Vanilla Chai Mix

2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons fresh ginger root
6 pods cardamom
10 inches cinnamon stick
3 teaspoons cloves
8 teaspoons loose Darjeeling tea or 8 teabags
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 teaspoons honey

Crush the first five ingredients together. Add to 8 cups of water. Bring to a boil and cook on medium for 10 minutes.

Add loose tea or bags. Steep for about 8 minutes. Strain out the spices and tea. Add vanilla extract and honey.

This can be refrigerated for weeks.

To use: Heat up as needed and add an equal amount of steamed milk. Top with cinnamon.