Cookbook:Masala Chai II

Ingredients

 * 2 cups boiling water
 * 2 tbsp heavy cream
 * 1 bag black tea leaves


 * 2 tsp vanilla sugar
 * ½ tsp cinnamon
 * 1 pinch cocoa powder
 * 3–4 cardamom seeds
 * 1 pinch caraway seeds
 * 1 pinch anise seeds
 * 1 pinch ground ginger (optional)
 * 1 pinch ground cloves (optional)
 * 1 pinch saffron (optional)
 * Crushed almonds (optional)

Procedure

 * 1) Combine all ingredients in a serving cup. Steep for about 5 minutes.
 * 2) Stir vigorously to incorporate the cocoa and cinnamon.
 * 3) Reheat in the microwave if you prefer it very hot.