Masala Chai

Pour some milk into a medium saucepan

Pour some water into a saucepan until it looks like the right consistency

Turn heat on high, keep a close watch and lift the pan off the burner if it starts to foam

Pound (or grind with spice grinder) black pepper into a powder and add into the saucepan

Pound cinnamon into a powder and add it

Pound cloves into a powder and add it

Pound the dried ginger and add it

Remember to stir and lift the pan as needed

Add the tea powder

Add the sugar

Boil on high. Note: if the tea is not a brown color you can keep it boiling and lift it off the heat if it foams until you get the desired color.

Pound the green cardamom into a powder and add it. Note: adding the cardamom at end gives the tea an aromatic scent and vibrant taste.

Remove from the heat and strain the mixture into a pitcher

Pour from a height between two pitchers to cool and foam the tea. Note: cooling the tea prevents the milk from burning and you can drink it sooner.

Serve in a cup