How to make indian chai tea

Add 8 teaspoons (4 tablespoons) of sugar to 2 cups of water and bring to a boil

Add 3 teaspoons of chai leaves while waiting for the water to boil

Grade apx 2 inches of fresh ginger into the pot after adding the chai leaves

Heat 2 cups of milk in microwave for apx 1 min 15 secs

Add 1st cup of milk after its heated (water should be boiling) and while the 2nd cup is being microwaved

Add chopped mint and tulsi (optional) leaves

Immediately turn off the heat, remove the pot from the heat, and cover for 2 min

Strain into cup and enjoy after slightly cooling