makes 6-8 servings
4 cups filtered water
1/4 cup brown sugar
3 whole cloves
3 whole allspice berries
2 whole star anise pods
2 cardamom pods, crushed
6 chai tea bags
1. Add the water, sugar, and spices to a small sauce pot. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then remove from the heat and add six chai tea bags.
2. Allow the tea to steep for at least 30 minutes; the longer it steeps, the stronger the flavor will be. (I allowed my tea to steep for one hour.)
3. Remove the tea bags and then strain the mixture to remove the spices. Pour the chai tea concentrate into a pitcher or a bottle with a lid (a large mason jar works well) and place in the fridge to chill for at least one hour.
To serve: fill a highball glass with ice. Then fill the glass 3/4 of the way full with the chai tea concentrate. Top with coconut milk and serve.