Chai tea

Ingredients

4	Cardamom pods
2	Star anise
4	Cloves
¼ tsp	Dried chillies
1	Cinnamon stick
3 slices	Ginger
2 Tbsp	Black tea (Main)
1 tsp	Nutmeg, (freshly grated or use tsp ground)
2 cups	Water
2 cups	Milk
2 Tbsp	Honey, (or to taste)

Directions

1. Put the anise in a saucepan. Bruise the cardamom and add. Add the rest of the spices and the water then bring to a boil.
2. Lower the heat and let simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Add the tea, milk and honey. Simmer for a further 3 minutes while stirring to dissolve the honey. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes before straining then serving.