Chai Latte

 from Oh How Civilized

Chai Concentrate;

2 1/2 cups water

2 Tbsp black tea (or 4-6 tea bags)

3 Tbsp honey Or 3 Tbsp brown sugar

1 cinnamon stick

1 star anise

10 cardamom pods

10 cloves

2 tsp ground nutmeg

1/4 tsp ground ginger

1/4 tsp black peppercorns

1 tsp vanilla extract

Crush the whole spices and tea together.  Simmer all the spices and water together - except the vanilla - for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Top 1/2 cup Chai concentrate with steamed milk.

For iced chai;

Let it cool.  Refrigerate.  Combine equal parts tea concentrate with milk over ice.