Aarti'S Party Chai Tea - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 piece cinnamon stick (1-inch)
4 green cardamom pods, smashed
4 whole cloves
1/2 star anise
2 quarter sized pieces fresh ginger
2 teaspoons black tea leaves (recommended ( Taj Mahal) or 2 teaspoons black tea, of choice (I use decaf)
2 teaspoons honey (or more)
whole milk (I use almond or rice milk) or half-and-half (I use almond or rice milk)

Preparation

In a medium saucepan, bring the water, all of the spices and the ginger to a boil over medium heat. Turn off the heat and allow it to steep for 15 minutes.
Bring the mixture back to a boil, then add the tea. Turn the heat off, and allow it to steep for 3 to 5 minutes depending on how strong you like your tea.
Stir in the honey and add milk to your liking. Strain it into a bowl or pitcher and serve!
Enjoy!