Masala Chai

Cardamom - 3 pods

Peppercorn - 4

Fennel seeds - 1/8 tsp

Cinnamon - a small pc

Clove - 2

Nutmeg - 1/4 tsp

Ginger - a small pc

Tea leaves - 2 tsp

Milk - 1 1/4 cup

Sugar - to taste

In a mortar add Cardamom, Peppercorn, Fennel seeds, Cinnamon, Clove, Nutmeg and Ginger. Crush the ingredients using the pestle and keep aside.

Bring 1 1/4 cup Water to a rolling boil in a pot. Add the crushed ingredients and let boil for about 5 mins.

Now, add Tea leaves to the boiling ingredients and let boil for another 5 mins.

Add in Milk, and let it come to a rolling boil.

Stir in Sugar and reduce heat.

Let the Milk simmer for another 5 mins.

Remove from heat and strain the Tea into individual cups.

Black Tea with Fennel Seeds

Fennel seeds - 1 tsp

Black Tea - 2 tsp

Honey to taste

Bring 2 cups of Water to boil with 1 tsp Fennel seeds for about 5 min.

Add 2 tsp Tea Leaves and bring to boil for another 5 min. Turn off heat and cover with lid; keep aside for 5 min.

Strain the Tea and discard Tea leaves.

Sweeten Tea with Honey and enjoy hot.