Chai Latte

Ingredients:

• 6 cardamom pods
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 star anise
• 2 teaspoons whole cloves
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger (thinly sliced)
• 1/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 4 cups water
• 6 black tea bags
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 4 cups whole milk
• Ground cinnamon (for garnish)
• Ground cardamom (for garnish)

Directions

In a small pot over medium heat, bring spices, sugar, and water to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 5 minutes.

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.

In a medium pot over medium heat, bring milk to a simmer. Turn off heat and use an immersion blender to froth milk.

To each mug, pour ¾ 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.