🧾 Ingredients:

Chai Infused Milk:

• 1 cup milk
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 green cardamom pods
• 2 whole cloves
• 1 black tea bag

Mac & Cheese Base:

• 200g elbow macaroni
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 cup sharp cheddar, grated
• Salt and white pepper to taste

🥄 Instructions:

1. Infuse milk: Warm milk with spices and tea bag. Let steep 10 mins, strain.
2. Cook pasta until al dente.
3. In a saucepan, melt butter, stir in flour to make a roux. Slowly whisk in infused milk.
4. Add cheese and stir until creamy. Mix in pasta and serve warm.

✅ Pros:

• Completely unique spice profile—like fall in a bowl.
• Comfort food with a sophisticated twist.
• Aromatic, cozy, and rich.

❌ Cons:

• Chai flavors may confuse some palates.
• Spice levels need fine-tuning or it can overpower the cheese.