Masala Chai

• 4 cups water
• 4 cups whole milk
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon chips
• 1 star anise
• 1 whole nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon peeled and minced fresh ginger
• 1 Madagascar Bourbon vanilla bean, chopped fine
• 4 teaspoons black tea leaves, strong, robust tea works best
• 8 ounces grade "A" honey

1. Bring the water and milk to a boil in a saucepot.
2. Add the remaining ingredients, except honey turn the heat down to a simmer, cover, and steep for 10 to 15 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and strain*.
4. Add honey and mix well.
5. Store in refrigerator.
6. Can be served hot or cold.
7. *Note if using a glass pitcher, make sure to thoroughly warm the pitcher before adding hot chai.

water, milk, cardamom seeds, whole black peppercorns, whole cloves, cinnamon chips, anise, nutmeg, fresh ginger, vanilla bean, black tea leaves, honey

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/masala-chai-recipe.html (may not work)