Favorite Chai Tea

This is the second Chai Tea recipe sent in by Kristin. (Also see Masala Chai Tea)

Ingredients:

• 1 Tbsp fennel or anise seed
• 6 green cardamom pods
• 12 whole cloves
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1/4 inch ginger root, sliced thin
• 1/4 tsp. black peppercorns
• 2 bay leaves
• 7 c. water
• 2 Tbsp Darjeeling tea
• 6 Tbsp honey or brown sugar
• 1 c. milk

Instructions:

1. Mix the first 7 ingredients in 7 cups of water in pan.
2. Boil 5 minutes, then steep 10 minutes.
3. Add tea, bring to a boil and simmer 5 minutes.
4. Strain.
5. Add the honey and milk. Makes 6-8 cups.