Here's The Proper Way To Get Drunk On Tea

    Please don't use this as an excuse to start drinking as soon as you wake up.

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    Nirali Shah
    by Nirali Shah

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    Umang Athwani
    by Umang Athwani

    BuzzFeed Staff

    What's the only thing better than some hot, milky chai? Chai that can get you drunk. Here's how to make some.

    STEP 1: Roughly grind 5 pods of cardamom, 3 peppercorns, an inch of cinnamon and a pinch of clove powder*.

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    The powder can be replaced with 5 whole cloves.

    STEP 2: Grind up half an inch of ginger. Skin and everything.

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    STEP 3: In a saucepan, boil 400ML of water and add 2 teaspoons of tea leaves, the crushed spices and the crushed ginger and boil for a couple of minutes.

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    STEP 4: Add in four tablespoons of condensed milk.

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    Step 4.5: Resist the urge to down the rest of the can into your mouth.

    STEP 5: Add in 30ML* of dark rum and take it off the heat.

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    Alter amount according to your preference or just do what feels right.

    STEP 6: Strain the hot beverage into cute little glasses.

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    Step 7: Get drunk while staying warm.

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