Masala Chai Tea (with Cinnamon Stick)

Recipe from The Kitchn

Makes one 8 ounce serving

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup water

• 2-4 whole green cardamom pods, smashed

• 1-2 thin slices fresh ginger

• 1 2-3 inch cinnamon stick

• 1 piece star anise

• 3/4 cup milk

• 1 1/2 teaspoons loose black tea leaves

• Sweetener, to taste (I prefer honey or maple syrup)

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, combine the water, cardamom, ginger, cinnamon stick and star anise.

2. Bring the mixture to a boil then lower the heat and simmer for a few minutes until the mixture is fragrant.

3. Add the milk and tea leaves, and simmer for another minute then turn off the heat and let steep for 2 minutes.

4. Pour into a cup through a fine mesh sieve. Discard the leaves and spices. Add sweetener, to taste.