Chai Tea Concentrate

Ingredients

• 6 cups water
• 7 black tea bags
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
• 1 teaspoon green cardamom pods (gently crushed)
• 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• 2 star anise
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 Tablespoons honey, maple syrup, or Vanilla Simple Syrup

Instructions

1. 1

   Add the water and all of the spices to a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Turn the heat off and add the tea bags. Steep for an additional 5-10 minutes (or longer--don't fret if you forget for an hour. It just deepens the flavor!).

3. 3

   Remove the tea bags, then strain off all the spices. Stir in sweetener while the mixture is still hot. Allow to cool then store in the fridge until ready to serve. The mixture will keep for 7-10 days.