Homemade Masala Chai (Chai Tea)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups milk, or milk substitute
• 2 cups water
• 4 whole cloves
• 2 pods green cardamom, crushed
• 2 peppercorns, crushed
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 1/2-inch piece ginger, peeled and chopped or grated
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons ​black tea leaves (preferably ​Assam tea)

Instructions:

1. Gather the ingredients.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, water, and spices. Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the sugar and tea leaves. Stir, and then simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Strain into glasses or mugs and serve.