Chai ( From Moosewood Restaurant New Classics) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 cups water
1 inch piece fresh gingerroot, sliced
1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
1/4 teaspoon cardamom seed
6 -8 whole cloves
2 teaspoons black tea leaves (or your favorite tea) or 2 tea bags (or your favorite tea)
3/4 cup milk
use mild honey or sugar, to sweeten

Preparation

In a medium saucepan,boil the water and spices until the liquid has reduced to 2 cups,10-15 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the tea-and steep for 4 to 5 minutes. Strain the tea and discard the leaves and spices,and return the tea to the saucepan. Add the milk and heat to boiling. Add sweetener to taste and serve.
(total time 20 minutes).