Masala Chai
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4 cups water
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1 cinnamon stick
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6 whole green cardamom pods
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6 whole cloves
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1 1/4-inch piece of fresh gingerroot, roughly
chopped
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1 cup whole milk
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4 heaping teaspoons Darjeeling tea leaves
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4 teaspoons sugar
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Sprig fresh mint
In a sauce pan combine the water, cinnamon, cardamom
pods, cloves, and gingerroot. Boil vigorously for 5 minutes. Then add milk, tea leaves, and sugar and bring to a boil again.
Immediately remove from the heat, add mint and cover for a few minutes to infuse. Strain and serve in teacups.
Makes 4 servings.
