Seven-Spice Chai

My own recipe: a strong, spicy, sweet tea that is very good and warming, especially on winter mornings. I use dried ginger bought from my teashop, but 1 inch fresh sliced or about 1/4 tsp ground would work. It's best to use a strong tea that will stand up to the milk and spices; my favorite is Assam.

• Ready In: 8 mins
• Serves: 1-2

Ingredients

• 1  teaspoon ginger
• 1⁄2 inch cinnamon stick
• 5  cloves
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1⁄4 teaspoon anise seed
• 1⁄4 teaspoon whole black peppercorn
• 1  dash ground nutmeg
• 1  teaspoon  black tea leaves
• 2  cups water
• 2  tablespoons sweetened condensed milk (to taste)

Directions

1. Combine spices and water in small saucepan; bring to boil and simmer three minutes.
2. Add tea leaves and simmer for another three minutes.
3. Strain into teapot or cups and stir in condensed milk;.