Chai Latte

Ingredients

• 6 cardamom pods
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 star anise
• 2 tsp. whole cloves
• 1 tsp. black peppercorns
• 1 (1") piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
• 1/3 c. packed brown sugar
• 4 c. water
• 6 black tea bags
• 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 4 c. whole milk
• Ground cinnamon, for garnish
• Ground cardamom, for garnish

Directions

1. In a small pot over medium heat, bring spices, sugar, and water to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 5 minutes.
2. Bring mixture back to a boil, then add tea bags and vanilla and remove from heat. Cover and let steep for 10 minutes. Remove tea bags then strain tea and discard spices.
3. In a medium pot over medium heat, bring milk to a simmer. Turn off heat and use an immersion blender to froth milk.
4. To each mug, pour 3/4 cup chai tea and ½ cup warm milk, adjusting amounts according to preference. Top off each mug with milk foam and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon and cardamom.

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