Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 500 ml water
- 4 cm piece of fresh ginger, sliced or crushed
- 6 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 whole cloves
- 6 black peppercorns
- 3 tbsp loose black tea (Assam is ideal) or 4 tea bags
- 500 ml whole milk
- 3 to 4 tbsp sugar, or to taste
Step by step
Step 1: Pour the water into a saucepan and add the ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and peppercorns.
Step 2: Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes so the spices release their flavor.
Step 3: Add the tea and simmer for 2 minutes until the color is deep and dark.
Step 4: Pour in the milk, add the sugar and bring it back up to a gentle boil. Watch carefully, because milk can boil over quickly.
Step 5: Let it bubble for 1 to 2 minutes, then taste and add more sugar if you like.
Step 6: Strain into cups or a teapot and serve hot.
Cooking times and amounts may vary, so taste and adjust as you cook.
