5Senses | Cloves & Cardamom Iced Chae

• 3 cups water

• 5SENSES green cardamom pods 2-3

• 5SENSES whole cloves, 3-4

• 2 black tea bags or 2 teaspoons loose black tea

• 1–2 tablespoons sugar

• Ice cubes, as required

• 2–3 lemon slices

• Mint leaves, as desired

1. In a saucepan, add 3 cups of water along with 5SENSES green cardamom pods and 5SENSES cloves. Bring it to a gentle boil.
2. Once it boils, turn off the heat, cover the saucepan, and let the spices infuse for 8–10 minutes.
3. After the infusion, add 2 black tea bags or 2 teaspoons of loose black tea. Put the saucepan back on low heat and let it cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the tea loses its color and flavor.
4. Add 1–2 tablespoons of sugar and mix well until it dissolves
5. Remove from heat and allow the tea to cool to room temperature.
6. Take a serving glass and add ice cubes as required. Add 2–3 lemon slices and mint leaves according to your preference.
7. Strain the iced chai into the glass using a sieve to remove the spices and tea.