Step 1

In a small pot add all the ingredients except milk.

Step 2

Boil the tea mixture on medium heat.

Step 3

Once it starts boiling, continue to simmer for about 5 minutes until 3/4 cup of water remains.

Step 4

Add milk and continue to heat until the tea starts boiling (it will rise up).

Step 5

Remove the pot from the heat and cover it with a lid for about 2 minutes.

Step 6

Strain the masala tea into cups using a fine tea strainer.

Step 7

Pour one cup of water into the Instant Pot liner.

Step 8

In a small pot place all the ingredients and cover it with a lid.

Step 9

Place a trivet and small pot over it with all masala chai ingredients.

Step 10

Lock the Instant Pot with the release valve in the sealing position.

Step 11

Turn the Instant Pot on high-pressure mode for 5 minutes by selecting the pressure or the manual button on the high-pressure setting.

Step 12

Keep the "keep warm" setting on.

Step 13

Allow pressure to release naturally for 15 minutes and then release remaining pressure by moving the pressure release valve in venting position.

Step 14

Stir the tea with a spoon to ensure all the sugar has been dissolved.

Step 15

Filter the tea using a fine tea strainer into a teapot or cup.