Milk Tea

Ingredients

• 1.0 inch Ginger
• 2.0 cup Milk
• 2.0 tsp Sugar
• 2.0 tsp Tea Leaves
• 1.5 cup Water
• 0.5 tsp Cardamom Powder

Cooking Steps

1. Peel and grate the ginger and keep aside.
2. Crush 2 to 3 green cardamoms in a mortar-pestle and keep aside.
3. Heat water in a vessel or pan with a handle or a saucepan.
4. Then add 2 tbs of sugar. Best is to avoid sugar. But if you wish to take use artificial sweeteners.
5. Now add the grated ginger. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes on medium heat.
6. Then add the crushed cardamom powder. Boil for 1 to 2 minutes more.
7. Then add 2 teaspoons of Assam tea powder or black tea powder.
8. Brew the tea on medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes.
9. Pour 2 cup of milk.
10. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes or until the tea comes to a boil on medium heat.
11. Switch off the heat. Strain the tea on a mesh strainer. Pour into glasses or cups.
12. Serve cutting chai hot along with your favorite tea time snacks.