Chocolate Chai Tea

• 1 cup water
• 2 tea bags, black
• 1/4 cup sugar, plus 2 tablespoons (6 tablespoons total)
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 4 cups milk
• 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• couple grains salt
• whipped cream (optional)

1. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Remove from heat; add tea bags. Cover and steep 5 minutes. Remove tea bags.
2. Stir in sugar and cocoa. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Add milk, vanilla, spices and salt. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is heated through, about 5 minutes. Do not boil. Strain, if desired. Pour into warm mugs. Garnish each with whipping cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg, if desired.

water, black, sugar, cocoa, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cardamom, ground cloves, cayenne pepper, couple grains salt, whipped cream

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chocolate-chai-tea-465576 (may not work)