• In your medium stockpot, gently toast whole spices on medium heat until fragrant.
• Add water to the spices.
• Place on high heat until boiling then reduce to a simmer for 10 min.
• After 10 minutes, remove from the heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
• After resting for 5 minutes, add black tea.
• Steep the black tea for no longer than 2 minutes. Removing the tea after 2 minutes will ensure you avoid a bitter flavor.
• Taste test to see if you want a stronger spice flavor.
• If you want a stronger spice flavor, return the plan to the stove and continue to simmer until desired spice level is achieved.
• After the water reaches the desired flavor, remove from the heat, add desired sweetener and let cool until about room temperature.
• Strain all spices and transfer to an airtight jar.
• Add vanilla extract and place into the fridge.

Using Your Chai Concentrate

• To make an iced chai latte, add one third to one half parts chai concentrate to milk of choice to a cup with ice and enjoy!
• To make a hot chai latte, add equal parts chai concentrate and milk of choice to a sauce pan until it begins to steam. Add warm chai latte to your cup of choice and enjoy!