Masala Chai - Homemade, Quick and Easy

• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 teaspoon cardamom pod, bruised
• 1 teaspoon fennel seed
• 12 teaspoon whole cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 12 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 12 cup firmly packed fresh mint leaves
• 4 tea bags
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups water
• sugar

1. Combine spices, mint and teabags in teapot.
2. Bring combined milk and water to a boil, pour over spice mixture; stand for 10 minutes.
3. Sweeten with a little sugar, if desired.
4. Just before serving, strain.

cinnamon sticks, cardamom, fennel seed, whole cloves, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, mint, milk, water, sugar

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/masala-chai-homemade-quick-and-easy-189259 (may not work)