Fennel and Ginger Flavored Chai

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Fennel and Ginger Flavored Chai
Serves 4


3
cups water
One
1-inch piece fresh ginger root, lightly pounded
3 to 4
cardamom pods, lighty cracked opened
1
teaspoon fennel seeds
4
good quality tea bags, prefarably black
1 1/2
cup whole milk
Sugar to taste

Bring water, ginger, cardamom, fennel seeds to a boil.
Add the tea bags to it and let it boil for another minute. Lower the heat and let the tea steep.
Add the milk and continue to heat for another 2 to 3 minutes, until the mixture becomes very fragrant and darker in color.
Strain and serve hot.

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