Yield: 4 servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 | Whole cloves |
| 2 | Cardamom; pods |
| 1 | Cinnamon stick; broken up |
| 3 cups | Water |
| ¼ teaspoon | Ground ginger |
| ⅛ teaspoon | Freshly ground pepper |
| ½ cup | Milk |
| 2 tablespoons | Granulated sugar |
| 2 tablespoons | Black tea |
In a mortar, crush the cloves, cardamom pods and cinnamon. Transfer the crushed spices to a small saucepan, add the water, ginger and pepper and bring to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat, cover and let steep for 5 minutes.
Add the milk and sugar to the pan and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and add the tea. Cover and let steep for 3 minutes. Stir the chai, then strain it into a warmed teapot or directly into teacups.
Per serving: 83 Calories; 3g Fat (24% calories from fat); 2g Protein; 17g Carbohydrate; 4mg Cholesterol; 38mg Sodium Recipe by: Food & Wine, February 1999 Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.