masala chai (indian spiced tea)

Directions

1. 1
   put the water on the stove and add spices, bring to boil.
2. 2
   cover and let simmer for few minutes.
3. 3
   add sugar or sucanat (whole ground sugar cane--like jaggery) and milk, stir.
4. 4
   bring back to just barely boiling (watch pot, milk will bubble over).
5. 5
   add tea leaves, cover pot, remove from heat.
6. 6
   steep for 5 minutes.
7. 7
   pour through filter to remove spices and tea leaves.