Afghan Chai

Fuel your meditation practice with this classic chai recipe straight from the land of the first Buddha images, Rumi, and the Blue Mosque of Mazar-e-Sharif

Ingredients:
6 Green cardamom seeds
1, 3-4 inch stick of cinnamon
Ginger powder
1.5 Teaspoons of green tea (Peshawari style)
1.5 Cups of water
(Makes 1 cup)

Preparation:
-Bring 1.5 cups of water to a very light boil. Break the cinnamon stick into smaller pieces and add it to the water immediately followed by the cardamom seeds and a tiny pinch of ginger -too much will overpower the other spices.
-Simmer for a 5-10 minutes or until the water turns slightly yellow and emits a pleasant smell. The cardamom seeds will swell slightly.
-Turn the heat off, add the tea leaves, and stir
-Let steep for 1-3 minutes or to taste.
-Strain and enjoy!

*To prepare larger amounts, multiply ingredients by the number of cups you wish to make and follow the same procedure.