Rooibus Chai

• 4 cups water
• 2/3 cup whole milk
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 2 teaspoons cardamom pods, lightly crushed
• 1 teaspoon whole cloves
• 2 quarter-size slices of fresh ginger, lightly smashed
• 1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons loose rooibus tea

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over moderate heat.
2. Reduce the heat to moderately low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pale rust colored, about 20 minutes.
3. Strain the chai through a fine sieve and serve hot.

water, milk, cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, whole cloves, quarter, whole black peppercorns, sugar, loose rooibus tea

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/rooibus-chai (may not work)