[everydaygrace]

Boil 4 cups water with:
3 cardamom pods
1 star anise (or 1 tsp fennel)
1 cinnamon stick
1 tsp nutmeg pieces
1 tsp peppercorn
1 tsp fresh or dried Ginger root
1 tsp cloves
1 tsp coriander

Simmer for at least 20 minutes, up to an hour. Take off heat and Add 4 tbsp loose black tea. You do not want to boil the tea as it will be bitter. Steep for 10 minutes. Add 1 tbsp vanilla if desired. Add 1/2 cup honey. Strain through cheesecloth. You can also add tie all spices in cheesecloth at the beginning to avoid this step. Add 4 cups or milk. I usually just fill a mug half with chai and half with milk.


Pretty much everything in this recipe can be changed according to taste. I use less tea and less honey.