Easy Chai Tea Recipe

I found this recipe in an old issue of Real Simple magazine and can't wait to try it! Chai tea made from a chai flavored tea bag just doesn't cut it.

Easy Chai Tea Recipe

8 Cardamom seeds
8 cloves
4 black peppercorns
1 1 inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
 2 cups whole milk
4 bags black tea
8 tsp sugar (or more to taste)

Crush cardamom, cloves, and peppercorns in a resealable plastic bag with a heavy skillet.

Place crushed spices in a medium saucepan, along with cinnamon sticks, ginger, milk, and 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Remove from heat, add the tea bags, cover, and let steep for 10 minutes.

Strain into cups. To each cup, and 2 tsps sugar or more, to taste.

Make and refridgerate for up to 2 days; reheat in saucepan or microwave.