Warm Spiced Chai

• 6 cardamom pods
• 1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns
• 5 cups water
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
• 8 whole cloves
• 3 whole star anise
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
• 5 black tea bags
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• Ground nutmeg, optional

1. In a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle, combine cardamom pods and peppercorns; grind until aromas are released.
2. In a large saucepan, bring water to boil. Add cardamom mixture, honey, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise and ginger; simmer 5 minutes or according to taste. Remove from heat. Add tea bags; cover and steep 5 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat milk. Strain tea, discarding spices and tea bags. Stir in hot milk and vanilla. Pour into mugs. If desired, sprinkle with nutmeg.

cardamom pods, peppercorns, water, honey, cinnamon, cloves, star anise, fresh gingerroot, black tea bags, milk, vanilla, ground nutmeg

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/warm-spiced-chai/ (may not work)