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Chai Tea

Also known as Yogi tea, the hot, soothing Indian mixture of water, milk, spices, and sugar has become a popular drink in the West, with good reason.

6	c	filtered water
8	Unknown	cardamom pods (crushed)
4	Unknown	cloves (whole)
2	Unknown	star anise pods (whole)
2	Unknown	cinnamon sticks
1	T	fresh ginger (grated)
1	T	fennel seeds (whole)
1	c	organic milk (substitute almond milk, coconut milk, rice milk, or soy milk for dairy-free)
	oz	raw sugar or agave (to taste)

In a large saucepan, bring the water to a boil over high heat.
Using a mortar and pestle or the back side of a spoon, firmly press each cardomom pod until it cracks open, leaving the seeds inside.
Add the cardomom pods, cloves, star anise, cinnamon, ginger, and fennel. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Stir in the milk. Add the sugar to taste. Continue to simmer until the sugar has dissolved, 2 to 3 more minutes.
Pour the chai through a strainer into cups or mugs.