Chai, 8 Spice Tea Masala

thumb|8 Spice Tea Masala 
== Description ==
This is my favorite recipe. If you like the authentic taste of Indian restaurant tea this is it.
== Ingredients ==
* ¼ tsp black peppercorns
* ¼ teaspoons carom seeds
* 1 tsp dried ginger or 2 – 3 slices of fresh gingerroot
* 1 tsp ground cinnamon
* 1 black cardamom pod
* seeds from 25 green cardamom pods
* 4 cloves
* ½ tsp fennel seeds
* 1 – 2 teaspoons of loose tea or a tea bag (any kind of tea will work, I like black or green tea.
* 1 cup of water
* 1 cup of milk
== Directions ==
# First grind ingredients (don’t grind fresh ginger)
# In a pot bring water to a boil.
# Add spices (and fresh ginger slices if using) and simmer for 5 minutes.
# Add the tea.
# Boil for 1 minute then add milk and boil once more.
# Strain into a cup 
# Serve with honey or sugar to taste.
Category:Blue Ribbon Winners
Category:Indian Beverages
Category:Indian tea
Category:Tea Recipes