Vanilla Matcha Chai Latte (Dairy Free)

• 3 cups water
• 1 cup blanched almond
• 4 cardamom pods
• 1/4 teaspoon peppercorn
• 1/2 cinnamon stick
• 6 whole cloves
• 1/4 inch fresh ginger, peeled slice
• 1/3 teaspoon fennel seed
• 2 teaspoons green tea powder (Must be matcha but F. didn't recognise, I use Matcha Superior from Teaopia)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons alcohol free vanilla (I buy ours from the health food shop)
• 1/8 cup local raw honey, to taste

1. Blend water and almonds until very smooth.
2. Strain through a fine sieve.
3. Bring almond milk and spices to a boil.
4. Boil for 5 minutes with the lid off, then simmer for 10 minutes covered.
5. Strain into a blender (I use glass). Let the mixture cool down for a few minutes, then add the matcha powder & vanilla and blend. Add raw honey to taste. I probably use more than an 1/8 cup but do it to taste.
6. Enjoy hot or cold. (I prefer it hot though).

water, blanched almond, cardamom pods, peppercorn, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, fennel seed, green tea, vanilla, honey

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/vanilla-matcha-chai-latte-dairy-free-478680 (may not work)