Chai Tea

Serves about 4

2 cups water
3 pods cardamom
2-inch piece of cinnamon
4 cloves
1 star anise
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons sugar (or Honey)
4/5 teaspoons of Darjeeling tea

Bring the water to a boil in a small pot. Add the cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and star anise. Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the milk and sugar (or Honey). When the mixture has come up to a simmer again turn off the heat and add the tea. Cover and let steep 5 minutes. Strain into cups.

Garnish with ground cinnamon

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