Mumbai Chai

Complex and spicy, flavours as colourful as a sari.

Not your bland coffeehouse powder, folks! This chai is the real deal and will knock your socks off at the first sip. Cardamom, cinnamon, black pepper and ginger tease the taste buds. A full-bodied black tea, it makes a great opener for the day. Chai is a tradition of the Indian culture and every household boils up a pot for their guests. According to family custom and access to spices, the recipe will vary.

Ingredients: Black tea, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, whole black pepper, cloves

Instructions: 1 Tbsp, bring to boil in 4 oz. each of milk and water. Simmer 5 min.

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1 Tbsp, 5-7 minutes, boiling filtered water. Add milk if desired. 1 infusion.