Iced Chocolate Chai - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 cups nonfat milk
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons black tea leaves
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
4 whole allspice, crushed
2 cinnamon sticks
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, or
1 teaspoon vanilla

Preparation

In medium saucepan, combine all ingredients; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes, whisking occasionally.
Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes. Strain mixture. Refrigerate until chilled.