Chai Tea

Ingredients

• Water4 cups
• Black Tea Bags4
• Cardamom Pods, gently crushed12
• Cinnamon Sticks4
• Fresh Ginger, sliced4-inch piece
• Whole Black Peppercorns8
• Whole Cloves8
• Star Anise2
• Vanilla Bean, split1
• Whole Allspice (optional)3
• Nutmeg⅛ tsp
• Brown Sugar2 tbsp

Method

1. Combine spices and water. Add water, cardamom, cinnamon sticks, ginger, peppercorns, cloves, star anise, vanilla bean, allspice, and nutmeg to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. Simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes to allow the spices to infuse.
3. Add tea. Remove from heat, add tea bags, and steep for 5 minutes. Don't over-steep or it turns bitter.
4. Sweeten. Remove tea bags and stir in brown sugar to taste.
5. Strain and serve. Strain through a fine mesh sieve into mugs. Serve as-is, or top with warm steamed milk.