TITLE:

Make chai from scratch

FROM:

Paul Ganesh

DATE:

7/10/95

EMAIL:

ganesh@zonk.geko.com.au

Why not try and make chai from scratch? You can vary the following according to taste. I love the stuff as an alternative. In India almost every street corner has a "chai" stall where its popularity makes even the most modest business a going concern :-) 1/3 water

1/3 water
2/3 milk
1 teaspoon of tea for each cup measure (plus a bit extra) freshly chopped ginger
cardamom pods
a little piece clove (optional)
enough sugar to make it sweet

Throw it all into a suacepan cold and bring slowly to a boil. When boiling turn up the heat and swirl it around until it reaches the desired strength and the spices provide a kick. Strain it into small glasses.

It is not everyone's cup of ... (sorry) but about 800 Indians get off on it.

Cheers,

Paul