Chai II

1. 1

   Combine the water, tea, cardamom, cinnamon stick, cloves and 1 teaspoon of the sugar, and the peppercorns, if desired, in a large saucepan and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the milk and the rest of the sugar.

3. 3

   Add the ginger 1 to 2 minutes after that, or when the mixture is back to a simmer.

4. 4

   Wait for 15 to 30 seconds and then strain the tea into 2 cups.

5. 5

   VARIATION: To make Chai II without milk and sugar, combine the water, tea, cardamom, cinnamon stick, cloves and peppercorns, if desired, in a large saucepan and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Add the ginger, wait 15 to 30 seconds and then strain the tea into 2 cups.

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