Step 1

Lightly crush cardamom pods, whole cloves, star anise and peppercorns, and place in a small pot with 1 cup of water. Add ginger, cinnamon and black tea.  I like to muddle the ginger a bit right in the pot.

Step 2

Bring to a boil. Turn off heat (don’t boil the tea, it will get bitter) and let it steep at least 10 minutes…. or for several hours. The longer, the more flavor!

Step 3

Add your choice of milk. Bring to a simmer once more, turn off the heat.

Step 4

Stir in your choice of sweetener, taste, adding more sweetener to taste. If it tastes bitter, you need more sweetener.  Strain into a chai glass or mug.

Step 5

Feel the love. xoxo