Cardamom Chai
2 1/4 cups water
3 cardamom pod, whole, split
1/4 inch fresh ginger
2 cup milk
4 teaspoons sugar
3 teaspoon strong black tea
Add cardamom, ginger, water and bring to a boil. Simmer on low for 5 minutes. Add the milk and sugar to the pan and bring to a boil again. Add tea and bring to a boil again. Strain it into a warmed teapot or directly into teacups and serve with samosa or cilantro chutney sandwiches.

Masala Chai
2 whole cloves
2 cardamom pods
1 1/4 inch cinnamon stick
1/4 inch fresh ginger piece freshly minced
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 cups water
2 tablespoons strong tea
2 cups milk
2 tablespoon sugar
Add spices, water, ginger and pepper and bring to a boil. Simmer on low for 5 minutes. Add the milk and sugar to the pan and bring to a boil again. Add tea and bring to a boil again. Strain it into a warmed teapot or directly into teacups and serve with Indian savory snacks or cilantro chutney sandwiches.

Spiced Chai
2 1/4 cups water
1 stick cinnamon
4 cardamom pods
4 cloves
2 cup milk
3 teaspoons sugar
3 teaspoons strong tea
Add spices, water and bring to a boil. Simmer on low for 5 minutes. Add the milk and sugar to the pan and bring to a boil again. Add tea and bring to a boil again. Strain it into a warmed teapot or directly into teacups and serve with Indian savory snacks or cilantro chutney sandwiches.