Spiced Chai

• 4 cups water
• 4 cups milk
• 4 green cardamom pods
• 12 black peppercorns
• 12 whole cloves
• 4 inches cinnamon sticks, broke into pieces
• 1 star anise
• 1 whole nutmeg
• 3 slices fresh gingerroot
• 4 black tea bags
• 6 tablespoons honey (or to taste)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1. Mix together water and milk in large saucepan; bring to a boil.
2. Add cardamom pods, peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon stick, anise, nutmeg, ginger root, and tea.
3. Remove from heat and steep for 15-20 minutes, according to how strong you like your tea.
4. Carefully strain tea through strainer into another pot to remove spices.
5. Stir in honey, mixing well to dissolve; mix in vanilla extract.
6. Pour into cups and serve warm, or chill and serve cold.

water, milk, green cardamom, black, cloves, cinnamon sticks, anise, nutmeg, gingerroot, black tea bags, honey, vanilla

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spiced-chai-30420 (may not work)