Chai Tea (Masala Chai)

This makes 4 cups of chai (tea).

3 cups water
4 teaspoons dried tea leaves
2 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon Masala Chai Powder
3 teaspoons granulated sugar

Masala Chai Powder
2 sticks cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger powder
3 to 4 cloves
4 to 5 cardamoms
1/2 teaspoon saunf (fennel)
1 peppercorn

Heat the milk in the microwave for a minute. Bring the water to a boil along with the sugar. Add the tea leaves and masala powder. When the concoction starts boiling, take it from the stovetop. Pour out the milk equally into the 4 cups. Place a strainer on one cup and pour about 1/3 cup of the tea concoction into the strainer. Remove strainer and mix the tea well. Repeat for remaining cups.

Masala Chai Powder: Powder all the above ingredients and mix. Store in an airtight container. Will keep well for years.