Chai Tea
INGREDIENTS
2 cinnamon sticks, plus extra for garnish
2 tsp (10ml) black peppercorns
10 cloves
6 cardamom pods
6 cups (1.5L) cold water
2cm ginger, cut into thin rounds
6 Darjeeling black tea bags
2 cups (500ml) full cream milk
½ cup (125ml) light brown sugar
METHOD
Place all the spices in a pestle and mortar and lightly pound.
Place the water, ginger, tea bags, and spices into a Le Creuset casserole and bring to the boil on medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the milk and sugar and mix until the sugar has dissolved.
Strain through a sieve and serve hot in a Le Creuset 350ml Mug with finely grated cinnamon.