Chai Tea

I looooove chai tea. I don't drink it often, because I don't frequent Starbucks or any other coffee houses, and I never knew how easy it was to make it at home. How easy is it? Very. Especially if you have a well-stocked spice cabinet.

Chai Tea
3 c. water
1 1/2 c. skim milk
2 cinnamon sticks
1 1/2 t. cardamom seeds
3 thin slices ginger
1 t. whole peppercorns
1 t. whole cloves
1/4 c. sugar
2 T. black tea

Mix everything but the tea together in saucepan, bring just to boil, then cover and remove from heat. Let sit, covered, 20 minutes, then return to heat and bring to simmer. Again remove from heat, add black tea, cover and let sit 2 minutes. Strain and serve hot or chill it and serve over ice.

Soooo good.