Masala Tea

* Exported from MasterCook *

MASALA TEA

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beverages

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 c Cold Water
1/3 c Milk (or to taste)
1 3" stick Cinnamon
6 Whole Green Cardamons
4 Whole Cloves
12 Black Peppercorn (opt)
12 ts Sugar (or to taste)
6 ts Leaf Tea (heaping) OR
-9 tea bags (orange pekoe)

Combine water and milk in adeep pan, and bring to
a boil. Add the spices and sugar. Stir to blend, and
turn off the heat. Cover the pan, and let the spices
soak for at least 10 minutes.
Add the tea leaves or tea bags, and bring the
water to a second boil. Reduce heat and simmer,
covered, for 5 minutes. Uncover, check the color and
taste, and if desired add more milk and sugar. Strain
the tea into a warm teapot, and serve immediately.

Note: This is the way traditional spiced tea is made.
You may, however, omit the milk or sugar, or both, in
which case reduce the quantity of tea to 2 heaping
teaspoons or 3 tea bags.

Classic Indian Cooking by Julie Sahni



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