Samia's Chai

Yield:  1 serving (It had to be done...)

What You'll Need:

3/4 mug water (use the mug you will be drinking the chai from)

1/4 mug low-fat milk

1/4 mug fat-free evaporated milk

1 rounded tsp loose tea (I use Brooke Bond Red Label Orange Pekoe Tea)

1/2 tsp fennel seeds

4-5 cardamom pods

sugar or sweetener, to taste

What To Do:

In a sauce pan, bring water, loose tea, fennel seeds and cardamom pods to a boil (on high heat). Add in the low-fat milk and fat free evaporated milk, stir constantly with a spatula or flat wooden spoon (so that it doesn't burn/stick to the bottom of the pan), until the chai begins to boil. Reduce heat, so that the chai cooks at a fast simmer (about medium heat).  Allow the chai to simmer for about 3-4 minutes; strain and enjoy!

Tips:

* If making more than one serving, allow the chai to simmer for longer (i.e. add about 1 minute per extra cup of chai).