Masala Tea or Chai

Ingredients

• 2 ¼ cups water
• 1 whole star anise
• 1 inch ginger
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 4 cardamom pods
• ¼ cup loose black tea
• 2 cups whole milk 
• ¼ cup sugar

Method

1. Crush ginger and cardamom. Bring the water, tea, star anise, cinnamon, ginger and cardamom to a boil.
2. Boil for 3-5 minutes until the tea is reduced to about 2 cups. Add the sugar, milk and stir well and reduce the flame.
3. Let it sit for 2 minutes and switch off the stove.
4. Strain and serve hot.

Notes

1. Spices can be added according to your taste.

2. Sugar can be increased and decreased according to your taste.