HOMEMADE CHAI TEA

2 cups water
2 black tea bags
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 cup honey
2 cups milk, soymilk or milk substitute

TO MAKE CHAI TEA BASE:
In medium saucepan, combine water, tea, vanilla, ginger, cinnamon, allspice and honey. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

Remove from heat, cover and allow to steep for 30 minutes.

Remove tea bags. Cover and refrigerate Chai Tea Base.

TO SERVE HOT:
Combine equal parts of Chai Tea Base and milk. Heat on stovetop or in microwave.

TO SERVE COLD:
Combine equal parts of Chai Tea Base and milk over ice cubes.

Makes 4 cups
Source: National Honey Board