Cookbook:Indian Chai

Ingredients

 * ½ cup water
 * ½ cup milk
 * 1 teaspoon tea leaves
 * 2 teaspoons sugar OR 1 packet artificial sweetener (adjust according to taste)
 * Dash of chai masala (a little more than a pinch depending on your taste)

Equipment

 * 1 saucepan
 * 1 tea cup
 * 1 strainer

Procedure

 * 1) Add all the ingredients to the saucepan.
 * 2) Bring to a boil, and let simmer for no more than a minute, unless you like a stronger tea taste.
 * 3) Strain the mixture into a cup.

Notes, tips, and variations

 * Milk-like beverages can take the place of milk.
 * Most ordinary supermarket teas are okay. You can also go to an Indian store.
 * Adjust the milk/water quantities to your taste.
 * When water comes to boil, you can add some grated ginger, a pinch or two of powdered cinnamon, or fresh tulsi leaves.
 * To make a stronger tea: boil around ¾ cup water, add sugar and tea, turn off the flame, and cover the pot with a lid. Strain the black tea into a cup, and then add hot milk to taste.