Chai Latte

• 1½-inch (4-cm) cinnamon stick
• 4 green cardamom pods

In a saucepan, combine the cinnamon, cardamom pods, cloves, peppercorns, ginger slices, and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the liquid is aromatic, about 10 minutes.

Add the milk and sugar and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in the tea leaves, remove from the heat, cover, and let steep until the chai is the desired streng