Masala chai

Name: Masala chai
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 3 Assam tea bags; 40 g ginger, peeled and coarsely grated; 8 cardamom pods; 1 tsp cloves; 5 cm cinnamon stick; ½ tsp black peppercorns; ¼ tsp ground nutmeg; 200 ml whole milk; 2 tbsp caster sugar

"Before pumpkin spice latte, there was masala chai. The fragrantly spiced, milky tea isn’t just widespread across India, it's also deeply personal," says author Roopa Gulati. This warming brew is packed with aromatic spices, from sweet cinnamon to fiery ginger, filling the kitchen with an irresistible aromas as it simmers. Follow Roopa on Instagram.

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Serves3
CourseDrink
Prepare5 mins
Cook15 mins
Total time20 mins

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3 Assam tea bags
40g ginger, peeled and coarsely grated
8 cardamom pods
1 tsp cloves
5 cm cinnamon stick
½ tsp black peppercorns
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
200ml whole milk
2 tbsp caster sugar

Pour 750ml water into a saucepan, add the tea bags, ginger and spices. Bring the brew to a boil and cook, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes until reduced by half. Add the whole milk and sweeten with as much sugar as you dare, about 2 tablespoons.
Reheat the whole kaboodle, strain into mugs and serve