There is love, there is labor, there’s also time – the essential ingredient of péro-making, not unlike making tea.
For their tea time, Péro brought in their local chai wale bhaiya Ram Sumer Ji to create his flavourful cup of tea with ginger and hand-ground spices. In honor of Péro we would like to share our take on authentic Masala Chai, perfect for drinking while reading a good book or enjoying an afternoon with loved ones. We hope you will enjoy making it for your own tea time.
Ingredients:
- 3 Whole Peppercorns
- 3 Whole Cloves
- 1 Whole Star Anise Pod
- 6 Whole Cardamom Pods
- 2 Tablespoons of Your Favorite Loose Black Tea
- 1 Tablespoon Grated Ginger
- 1 Cinnamon Stick
- 1 Vanilla Bean
- 1 Tablespoon Sugar
- 2 Cups of Water
- 1 Cup Milk
Steps:
- Lightly crush peppercorns, cloves, star anise, and cardamom with a spoon. Scoop out paste from vanilla bean.
- Add to a small pot with the water and milk.
- Stir in ginger, sugar, vanilla bean paste, and add cinnamon stick.
- Bring mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer and add black tea. Let steep for 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat, strain into a mug and enjoy!
