Title: Chai Ii
Categories: Beverages
Yield: 2 Servings

2	c	Water
2	ts	Loose black tea (pref Indian)
2		Cardamon pods
1		Cinnamon stick
2		Cloves
2	ts	Sugar
2		Black peppercorns (opt)
1/2	c	Milk
1	tb	Ginger, peeled and sliced

Combine the water, tea, cardamon, cinnamon stick, cloves, 1 tsp of the sugar,and the black peppercorns, if desired, in a large saucepan and simmer over low heat for 5 min. Add the milk and the rest of the sugar. Add the ginger 1-2 min after that, or when the mixture returns to a simmer. Wait for 15-30 seconds, then strain the tea into 2 cups.

Variation: to make Chai II without milk and sugar, combine the water, tea, cardamon, cinnamon stick, cloves, and black peppercorns, if desired, in a large saucepan and simmer over low heat for 5 min. Add the ginger, wait 15-30 seconds, then strain the tea into 2 cups.

Making Your Own Gourmet Tea Drinks by Mathew Tekulsky ISBN 0-517-70030-1 pg 40

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