Chai Tea

Serves 4

2 cups Water

1” piece ginger root, peeled and grated with large hole box grater

Bring water and ginger to a boil. Add in:

2 cups Milk

2 Cinnamon Sticks

8 Cardamom Pods

4 Black Peppercorns

4 Cloves

1 Star Anise

When the mixture boils again, turn off heat and add:

1 tablespoon loose Black Tea

Let steep 6 minutes, strain out tea leaves and spices.  Season to taste with honey, and serve with mint.

Honey, to taste

Leaves from 1 sprig of Mint