recipe of Indian Chai (Tea)

                                                Indian Chai Tea

                                                        

Ingredients:

black peppercorns            1/2 tsp (2 ml)

whole cloves                    1/2 tsp (2 ml)

whole coriander seeds      1 tsp (5 ml)

teabags black tea               3

cups water                         4

cinnamon stick                  1 3 inch  

piece of ginger root cut into     4 slices1 inch      

cardamom seeds                1/2 tsp (2 ml)

milk1 cup                           (225 ml)

honey or other sweetener to taste

Method:

Bring water to boil in a saucepan.  Add spices, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.  Add teabags and steep 10 minutes.  Add milk and heat to drinking temperature-do not boil.  Strain mixture through a cheesecloth or cotton dish towel.  Serve with honey or other sweetener to taste.