Cardamom chai

Ingredients

• 2 cardamom pods
• 200 ml water
• 2 teaspoons loose black tea
• 150 ml milk
• Sweetener, to taste

Method

1. Lightly crush 2 cardamom pods.
2. Simmer them in 200 ml water for 3–4 minutes.
3. Add 2 teaspoons loose black tea and 150 ml milk, then simmer gently for another 2–3 minutes, watching the pan to prevent it boiling over.
4. Strain and sweeten to taste. Adjust the tea and milk to your preference.