Tasty Chai Tea

Loose Leaf Black Tea - any flavour
2 - 3 Cardamom Pods
2 - 3 Cloves
1 - 2 Cinnamon Sticks
1 - 2 Bay Leaves
2 - 3 Slices/Nubs of Ginger
2 - 3 Tsp Sugar
Hot Water
Milk

For a medium teapot add 2-3 heaping teaspoons of black tea to a pot with the other ingredients. The pods and sticks can be cracked, smashed, pestled to your desire. Let this concoction sit for 4-7 minutes and pour into your teacup with a good helping of milk.

Serve hot with your favourite shortbread and digestives!

This recipe is to be adjusted to your heart's content, sweeter, spicier, savory, or milky, just experiment til you get your desired chai.

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