Ingredients for 4 Servings

• 32 green cardamom pods, coarsely crushed in a mortar and pestle
• 1 tsp. ground ginger
• 1 tsp. whole black peppercorn, coarsely crushed in a mortar and pestle
• 2 Tbsp. CTC Assam tea (such as Red Label, Tea India, 24 Mantra Organic, or Wagh Bakri)
• 3 cups milk, dairy or plant-based
• 4 tsp. granulated sugar or jaggery, divided, or to taste.