Traditional Indian spiced tea with milk and aromatic spices. This warming breakfast beverage balances strong black tea with fragrant spices and creamy milk.

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Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan with the crushed cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, cloves, and fresh ginger slices
Add the loose black tea to the boiling spiced water and let it boil vigorously for 2-3 minutes
Pour in the whole milk and return the mixture to a gentle boil, watching carefully to prevent overflow
Add the sugar and stir until completely dissolved into the hot chai
Strain the chai through a fine mesh strainer into serving cups, discarding the spices and tea leaves