Creamy Chai Latte
Ingredients:
1 cinnamon stick, lightly crushed
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (optional)
2 whole cloves (optional)
3 cups water
½ cup milk
2 tablespoons loose black tea OR 4 black tea bags
2 cups of milk (or milk alternative)
3 tablespoons granulated sugar (or sweetener of choice)
Directions:
Lightly crush cardamom pods and cinnamon in a mortar.
Put water in a pan. Add crushed cardamom, cinnamon, ground ginger, black pepper and cloves.
Bring the mixture to boil. Let it summer for few minutes.
Remove the pan from heat and let the spices infuse their flavour for about 3-4 minutes.
Remove from the heat and add tea leaves or bags. Cover the pan and let it steep for 4-5 minutes.
Strain the tea leaves and spices.
Stir in the milk and desired amount of sugar. Return to heat and bring to a simmer.
Divide into cups and top with a dash of cinnamon.
