Chai ( from Moosewood Restaurant New Classics)

Flavorful hot drink and also works with Bergy's Iced Chai Yum!

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 3  cups water
• 1  inch  piece  fresh gingerroot, sliced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fennel seed
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cardamom seed
• 6 -8  whole cloves
• 2  teaspoons  black tea leaves (or your favorite tea) or 2  tea bags (or your favorite tea)
• 3⁄4 cup milk
•  use mild honey or  sugar, to sweeten

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan,boil the water and spices until the liquid has reduced to 2 cups,10-15 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the tea-and steep for 4 to 5 minutes. Strain the tea and discard the leaves and spices,and return the tea to the saucepan. Add the milk and heat to boiling. Add sweetener to taste and serve.
2. (total time 20 minutes).