Tru's Amazingly Delicious Masala Tea Recipe!

10 green/white cardamom pods, cracked, seeds removed, and pods discarded, or 1/2 teaspoon cardamom seeds or ground cardamom
1 (1 1/2-inch) piece cinnamon stick
4 peppercorns (I used black, you can also use white)
1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
2 Bay Leaves
4 - 8 Full Cloves
1/3- ½ cup Milk (you could use condensed also)
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
6 cups water
5 full tea bags of English Breakfast Tea or other Black Tea
For loose tea use 5 teaspoons of Black Tea
Sugar or Honey to taste

Note: You can also add to this if you want: Anise and any of the above ingredients in smaller/larger quantities



Preparation Instructions

Combine all ingredients except milk and sweetener and boil for 10 minutes.

Once the pot has reached boiling point, set to simmer and add the milk and sugar.

Strain and serve



Yield: 1 Pitcher/ 1 Kettle Full