Spiced Chai

• 3 cups water
• 3-4 inch cinnamon stick
• 1 tsp whole black peppercorn
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1/2 tsp cardamom seed, removed from pods
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/8 tsp cloves
• 1/2 oz loose leaf black tea
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup whole milk

1. Bring water to a simmer and add all the spices. Brew for 10 minutes.
2. Add tea and continue brewing for another 3-5 minutes, making sure to not allow tea to over-brew and turn bitter.
3. Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat.
4. Stir in milk then pour the liquid through a mesh strainer into a serving vessel.

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