GCE2012: Chai #7

CHAI NUMBER 7 (10/5/12)

Ingredients:

• 4 whole cloves 
• 2 cardamom pods 
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1.5 cups water 
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 
• 1 cup milk 
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 
• 2 teaspoons Black tea 

Preparation:
Modified (added more milk; reduced tea and sugar) from Masala Chai recipe on this page:
In a mortar, crush the cloves, cardamom pods and cinnamon. Transfer the crushed spices to a small saucepan, add the water, ginger and pepper and bring to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat, cover and let steep for 5 minutes. Add the milk and sugar to the pan and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and add the tea. Cover and let steep for 3 minutes. Stir the chai, strain it into a warmed teapot or directly into teacups.

Picture:

Chai #7: Rated "close to a 4" out of 5

Comments:

• better than the last one
• not much body
• good taste - not too much tea, with mild spices - not much flavors
• liked one with strong spiced flavors
• milk/water balance ok, but could always be more creamy

Ratings:

• Luke: close to a 4
• Ari: likewise, not bad: 3.9 ?