Cookbook talk:Masala Chai I

I tried this the other day.. incredible. Thanks

=My chai= This is my version, uses a tea bag and american engredients.

ingredients
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 * 2 cups boiled water
 * 2 tbs heavy cream
 * 1 bag - black tea
 * 2 tsp vanilla sugar
 * 1/2 tsp cinnamon
 * pinch cocoa powder
 * 3-4 cardamom seeds
 * pinch carroway seeds
 * pinch anise seeds

boil the water, add everything in a serving cup and seep the tea for about 5 minutes. stir vigourously for a few minutes, especially at the top, to fold in the cocoa and cinnamon. reheat in the microwave if you prefer it hottest.

-- try

spicyer

 * pinch ginger
 * (big) pinch cloves

subtler
Robbie (talk)
 * pinch saffron
 * crushed almond