Chai Tea Recipe

Makes 2 cups

2 cups filtered water
4 cardamom pods
1 cinnamon stick (or break in half)
4 cloves
2 to 3 peppercorns (optional)
1 cup of milk
2 teaspoons honey (to taste, or use sugar to taste)
1 tablespoon loose black tea

1. Pour 2 cups filtered water into a pot and bring to a boil. As the water heats, add cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, cloves and peppercorns.

2. Once the water and spice mixture comes to a boil, reduce it to simmer and keep at the low heat, covered, for 10 minutes. Add milk and honey. Return the mixture to a simmer. Add black tea.

3. Turn off the stove and let it sit for 3 minutes. Pour through a strainer into two mugs and serve.

Note: Use a black tea that is fine cut and makes a strong cup.

Per serving: 102 calories, 4 grams protein, 13 grams carbohydrates, 12 grams sugar, 4 grams fat, 17 milligrams cholesterol, 68 milligrams sodium, 1 gram dietary fiber.

(from Robin Morris and taken from The Philadelphia Enquirer)