Title: Chai i
 Categories: Beverages, Indian
      Yield: 2 Servings
 
      2 c  Water
      2 ts Loose black tea
    1/4 ts Tea masala
      2    Cardamon pods
      2 ts Sugar
    1/2 c  Milk
      1 tb Ginger, peeled and sliced
 
  Combine the water, tea, masala, cardamon, and 1 tsp of the sugar in a
  large saucepan and simmer over low heat for 5 min. Add the milk and
  the rest of the sugar. Add the ginger 1-2 min after that, or when the
  mixture returns to a simmer. Wait for 15-30 seconds, then strain the
  tea into 2 cups.
  
  Note: tea masala is a prepared spice mixture of ground black pepper,
  ground cardamon, ground cloves, and ground cinnamon. It is available
  at most Indian food markets or you can create your own, depending on
  your taste.
  
  Variation: to make Chai I without milk and sugar, combine the water,
  tea, masala, and cardamon in a large saucepan and simmer over low
  heat for 5 min. Add the ginger, wait 15-30 seconds, then strain the
  tea into 2 cups.
  
  Making Your Own Gourmet Tea Drinks by Mathew Tekulsky ISBN
  0-517-70030-1 pg 39
  
  From: Diane Lazarus                   Date: 05-22-96 (F) Cooking Ä