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+## Traditional Karak Chai
+
+### Ingredients
+- 1/2 cup water
+- 2 1/2 cups full-fat milk
+- 1 tablespoon loose black tea leaves
+- 1-2 tablespoons sugar
+- 4-6 cardamom pods, crushed
+- Optional: a pinch of cloves and/or a small piece of cinnamon stick
+
+### Directions
+1. In a saucepan, add water and bring to a simmer on medium heat.
+2. Add crushed cardamom pods (and cloves and cinnamon if using), tea leaves.
+3. Boil gently until the water starts to reduce, stirring occasionally.
+4. Add full-fat milk and stir well.
+5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until it thickens slightly.
+6. Add sugar according to taste and stir until dissolved.
+7. Simmer on low heat for a few more minutes.
+8. Strain the tea into cups.
+9. Serve hot and enjoy.
+
+## Modern Karak Chai (Dairy-Free)
+
+### Ingredients
+- 1/2 cup water
+- 2 1/2 cups almond milk or oat milk
+- 1 tablespoon loose black tea leaves
+- 1-2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
+- 4-6 cardamom pods, crushed
+- Optional: ground cinnamon or cinnamon stick, a few strands of saffron, slice of fresh ginger
+
+### Directions
+1. Bring water to a simmer in a saucepan. Add crushed cardamom, optional cinnamon, and ginger slice.
+2. Add tea leaves and boil until water reduces a bit.
+3. Pour in almond or oat milk.
+4. Stir in brown sugar or honey.
+5. Bring to a boil, then simmer. Add saffron if using.
+6. Simmer until fragrant and slightly thickened.
+7. Strain tea into cups.
+8. Serve hot.
+
+## Contemporary Tea Shop Karak Chai (With a Twist)
+
+### Ingredients
+- 1/2 cup water
+- 2 1/2 cups coconut milk (for a tropical twist)
+- 1 tablespoon loose black tea leaves (or chai blend)
+- 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup (for a unique sweetener)
+- 4-6 cardamom pods, crushed
+- Optional: a dash of vanilla extract, a sprinkle of nutmeg
+
+### Directions
+1. In a saucepan, heat water and add crushed cardamom pods.
+2. Add tea leaves and let the mixture boil until the water is reduced.
+3. Pour in coconut milk for a creamy, tropical flavor.
+4. Sweeten with maple syrup.
+5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for a rich flavor.
+6. Optionally add a dash of vanilla extract and a sprinkle of nutmeg for extra aroma.
+7. Strain the chai into cups.
+8. Serve warm, ideally with a tropical-themed presentation.