Spicy Chai Tea

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 tbsp loose black tea
• 1/4 tsp black peppercorns, crushed
• 1/2 inch ginger, grated
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 3 cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 2 green cardamom pods, broken open to release the seeds
• 1 star anise
• 1/2 cup milk (optional)
• Honey or Maple syrup to taste (optional)

Instructions

• Boil water with spices for 5 minutes.
• Add tea and simmer for 2-3 minutes, depending on desired strength.
• Stir in milk and heat for another minute.
• Strain and sweeten with honey or maple syrup.