- 1 Cinnamon Stick
- 5 Cloves - whole
- 1 tsp Peppercorns
- 4 Green Cardamom Pods - cracked open
- 1 inch piece Ginger, crushed or chopped
- Pinch Nutmeg
- 4 cups Water
- 1 cup Milk
If you would like it sweetened, add 1 teaspoon of sugar to the pot and stir to dissolve or add honey or sugar to your cup of chai.
1. Place the cinnamon, clove, peppercorns, cardamom and nutmeg in a mortar and pestle and crush the ingredients. Then add them to a saucepan on the stove top.
2. Lightly toast the spices for a minute and then add the ginger and water. Bring it to a boil and allow it to boil for 1-2 minutes.
3. Add the black tea or your favorite tea and boil it for another minutes.
4. Stir in the milk and bring it to a boil for another minute and then remove it from the heat.