The traditional Indian chai recipe isn’t just a tea bag in hot water — it’s a brewing process ... Masala chai is traditionally made with an array of spices, including cloves, peppercorns, cinnamon, ...

"It's sweet (about as sweet as you'd like it)," McGlinn says, "and has a touch of wintery spices like cinnamon and clove." She also highlights Russian tea's similarity to a hot toddy. This recipe ...