Ingredients:

• Water, 2 cups

• Black tea bags, 2

• Cinnamon sticks, 2

• Whole cloves, 6

• Cardamom pods, slightly crushed, 6

• Fresh ginger, peeled and sliced, 1-inch piece

• Milk, 2 cups

• Honey or sweetener of choice (optional), 2 tablespoons

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, add water, cinnamon sticks, cloves, cardamom pods, and ginger. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.

2. Add in the black tea bags and let it steep for 3-4 minutes.

3. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into another saucepan.

4. Add in the milk and honey, if using, and heat the mixture over medium heat until it’s steaming hot, but not boiling.

5. Pour the chai latte into mugs and enjoy!