Rooibos Chai - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 cups water
2/3 cup whole milk
2 cinnamon sticks
2 teaspoons cardamom pods, lightly crushed
1 teaspoon whole cloves
2 slices fresh ginger, quarter-size, lightly smashed
1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorn
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons loose rooibos tea leaves or 2 tablespoons black tea leaves

Preparation

Combine all of the ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over moderate heat. Reduce the heat to moderately low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pale rust colored, about 20 minutes.
Strain the chai through a fine sieve and serve hot.