Ingredients
12cardamom pods,gently crushed
8whole black peppercorns
8whole cloves
4fresh ginger,1-inch, sliced
4cupswater
4cinnamon sticks
3whole allspice,optional
2tbspbrown sugar,more or less to taste
2star anise
1vanilla bean,sliced down the middle
⅛tspnutmeg
4black tea bags
Preparation
Bring the cardamom, peppercorns, cloves, ginger, water, cinnamon, allspice, sugar, star anise, vanilla bean, and nutmeg together to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, then simmer for 15 minutes.
Add the tea bags, then let steep for 5 minutes.
Pour the mixture through a strainer, then reserve the liquid for concentrate.
Let cool to room temperature.
Mix equal parts concentrate with water or milk to make chai tea.
Serve warm or cold, and enjoy!
