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HOMEMADE CHAI TEA

INGREDIENTS
12 cardamom pods, gently crushed
8 whole black peppercorns
8 whole cloves
4-inch piece of fresh ginger, sliced
4 cups water
4 cinnamon sticks
3 whole allspice (optional)
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 star anise
1 vanilla bean, sliced down the middle
1/8 tsp nutmeg
4 black tea bags
DIRECTIONS
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Bring all ingredients except tea bags together to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
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Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
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Add tea bags and let steep 5 minutes. Pour mixture through a strainer and reserve the liquid for concentrate, and let cool to room temperature.
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Mix equal parts concentrate with water or milk to make chai tea.
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