Chai

• 2 cups water
• 1 (1-inch) piece cinnamon stick
• 4 green cardamom pods, smashed
• 4 whole cloves
• 1/2 star anise
• 2 quarter-sized coins fresh ginger
• 2 scant teaspoon black tea leaves (recommended: Taj Mahal) or black tea of choice
• 2 teaspoons honey, or more to taste
• Whole milk or half-and-half

1. In a medium pan, bring the water, all of the spices and the ginger to a boil over medium heat.
2. Turn off the heat and allow it to steep for 15 minutes.
3. Bring the mixture back to a boil, then add the tea.
4. Turn the heat off, and allow it to steep for 3 to 5 minutes depending on how strong you like your tea.
5. Stir in the honey and add milk to your liking.
6. Strain it into a bowl or pitcher and serve!

water, cinnamon stick, green cardamom pods, cloves, anise, ginger, black tea, honey, milk

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/winner-aarti-sequeira1/chai-recipe.html (may not work)