Masala Chai

• 5 tablespoons black tea, preferably Assam
• 4 teaspoons sugar, or to taste
• About 1/3 cup whole milk
• 5 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
• 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
• Pinch of black pepper

1. Brew the tea as usual, using 1 quart hot water and allowing to steep for 3 to 5 minutes.
2. Strain.
3. This may be done as far in advance as you like.
4. Reheat the tea slowly and over low heat with the remaining ingredients.
5. When it is very hot, strain again; taste and adjust the seasoning and serve immediately.

black tea, sugar, milk, green cardamom pods, fennel seeds, black pepper

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/masala-chai-386488 (may not work)