Masala Tea

Masala tea is otherwise known as spice tea. I exactly don’t to how to prepare Masala tea but I usually use the given spices here for my method of preparation. Somehow, I enjoy this taste. Try and find out whether these spices entertain your taste buds. I prefer Assam Masala tea packet to any other varieties available in the market. The given measurement is sufficient to serve 2.

Ingredients:

• Water    – 1 cup
• Milk       – 1/2 cup
• Sugar to taste
• Tea dust/ leaves – 11/2 tsp
• Ginger – 1/4” piece
• Green Cardamom – 2
• Nutmeg –1/8” piece
• Cinnamon – 1/2” piece
• Clove – 2

Method of Preparation:

• Boil milk and keep aside
• Heat water in a sauce pan, add crushed ginger and bring it to boil
• Add crushed green cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg and clove, let it boil again
• Add tea leaves/dust and bring it to boil on low heat
• Add milk and let it boil again for few seconds
• Strain into the cups and add sugar to taste
• Masala tea is ready to serve

Note: 1 cup is 240 ml measurement