Introduction to Tea - Chai

The first tea I fell in love with was Indian Spiced Tea - "Masala Chai". While studying Yoga at an Ashram, and managing the kitchen as sous chef, I had to learn to make Masala Chai for the "special guests", including Madhvi (the most prolific Indian actress of all time, I think), and royalty.

The recipe I used was simple: fine qualtiy CTC Assam, Ginger, Cardamon, Sugar, Water, and Milk. Two pots, one for water, tea, ginger, and the other for milk and sugar. The freshly ground Cardamon goes in r