Spiced Chai Tea

Ingredients

• 6-8 cups water
• 1 tablespoon dried cardamom
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon white clove
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4 tea bags (orange pekoe or peppermint)
• artificial sweetener (to taste)
• soymilk (to taste)

Directions

1. 1

   In a medium saucepan on high heat, all water, caramom, ginger, cloves, peppercorn and cinnamon stick and bring to a boil.

2. 2

   Immediately reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove from heat and add tea bags.

4. 4

   Cover pot and let steep for 5-10 minutes.

5. 5

   Strain out into a teapot.

6. 6

   Add sweetener and milk to taste.