Spiced Chai Concentrate

• 4 1/2 cups water
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 1 (3 inch) fresh ginger, chopped
• 7 whole cardamom pods, crushed
• 2 whole star anise pods, crushed
• 5 whole cloves
• 1 teaspoon peppercorn
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
• 10 regular-size bags black tea (or 10 teaspoons loose tea is best) or 10 green tea (or 10 teaspoons loose tea is best)
• 1/2 - 2/3 cup brown sugar (to taste)
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon vanilla

1. Prepare the spices and the tea; set aside. Bring the water to a boil and remove from heat. Add the spices and the tea bags then allow the mixture to steep for 15 minutes.
2. Strain the mixture into a 4-cup glass measuring cup or large bowl, discarding the spices. Add the sugar, honey and the vanilla and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Pour the mixture into a jar and store in the refrigerator.
3. To serve, mix 1 part concentrate with 1 part milk or half-and-half. Heat for a warm beverage or pour over ice to enjoy cold.

water, cinnamon, fresh ginger, cardamom pods, star anise pods, cloves, peppercorn, freshly ground nutmeg, orange zest, regular, brown sugar, honey, vanilla

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spiced-chai-concentrate-469218 (may not work)