Masala Tea
This is the ultimate cuppa. It is what women across India make whenever they have friends coming over for a break or a chat.
Ingredients
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350ml/12fl oz water
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100ml/3½fl oz milk
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4 black peppercorns
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10 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
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good pinch green fennel seeds
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small piece cinnamon stick
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1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and roughly sliced
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1 tea bag
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sugar, to taste
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salt, to taste (optional)
Preparation method
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Heat the water and milk in a pan with the spices and ginger until it comes to the boil. Turn the heat down and cook over a low to medium heat for 15 minutes. Be careful as the milk can easily rise and boil over.
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Once the volume is reduced to a large cupful, add the teabag and let it brew for one minute, or longer if you like strong tea.
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To serve, strain into a cup and add sugar or salt if using, to taste.
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