Making masala chai at home is extremely easy, yet so many people will go to their favorite coffee shop and get one there instead. Often times they're using a concentrate that could be made at home in a few minutes, and have the best one you've ever had.

SUPPLIES:

Black Cardamom

Green Cardamom

INGREDIENTS:

• 15 green cardamom pods or 6 black cardamom (I used a mix of these)

• 4 cinnamon sticks (16g)

• 1 Tbsp (10g) black peppercorns

• 12 cloves

• 1/4 tsp fresh grated or ground nutmeg

• 2 3-inch strips oranges zest *optional*

• 1/4 cup (55g) granulated sugar

• 1/3 cup (45g) fresh ginger rough chopped

• 1/2 cup (23g) loose leaf black tea

INSTRUCTIONS:

Method:

1. Take your green/black cardamom, cinnamon sticks, black peppercorns and cloves and place in a baking sheet; toasting them at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 6-8 minutes.

2. Once toasted, combine your spices with 1 quart of filtered water in a pot. Add in your ginger which has been rough chopped, your granulated sugar, orange peels and ground nutmeg.

3. Bring your mixture up to a boil over medium-high heat, then immediately reduce it down to a low simmer and let it sit for 10 minutes.

4. Remove from heat and allow it to cool for 30 seconds. Drop in ½ cup of loose leaf black tea. Let it steep for 4-5 minutes.

5. Strain your mixture and reserve your liquid.