Thermomix Masala Chai

1Place the cardamom pods (2-3), cinnamon stick (1), cloves (2-3), ginger, fennel seeds (½ teaspoon), black peppercorns (½ teaspoon), and ground nutmeg (¼ teaspoon) into the Thermomix bowl.

2Blend the spices on Speed 8 for 10 seconds until they are roughly ground.

3Add the water (2 cups) to the Thermomix bowl and cook at 100°C on Speed 1 for 5 minutes to bring the water (2 cups) to a boil and allow the spices to release their flavors.

4Add the milk (1 cup), tea leaves (or tea bags), and sugar to the bowl.

5Cook at 90°C on Speed 1 for 5 minutes, allowing the tea to steep and the milk (1 cup) to heat up.

6Strain the tea through a fine mesh strainer or the Thermomix simmering basket into cups to remove the spices and tea leaves.

7Serve hot.