Warm Spiced Chai

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Ingredients:

-6 cardamom pods

-2 mL (1/2 tsp) whole peppercorns

-5 cups water

-60 mL (1/4 cup) honey

-2 cinnamon sticks

-8 whole cloves

-3 whole star anise

-15 mL (1 tbsp) minced fresh gingerroot

-5 black tea bags

-500 mL (2 cups) whole milk

-15 mL (1 tbsp) vanilla extract

-Ground nutmeg, optional

Instructions:

1. In a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle, combine cardamom pods and peppercorns; grind until aromas are released.

2. In a large saucepan, bring water to boil. Add cardamom mixture, honey, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise and ginger; simmer 5 minutes or according to taste. Remove from heat. Add tea bags; cover and steep 5 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat milk. Strain tea, discarding spices and tea bags. Stir in hot milk and vanilla. Pour into mugs. If desired, sprinkle with nutmeg.

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