Vegan Chai Latte

This is a homemade chai that is concentrated so it can be mixed with your choice of non-dairy milk. It can be served hot or cold.

Ingredients:

4 1/2 cups water
1 stick cinnamon
3 slices fresh ginger, about 1/8 inch thick
7 cardamom pods
2 star anise pods
10 whole cloves
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp nutmeg
zest of one navel orange
10 black tea bags
2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1 Tbsp agave nectar
1 Tbsp vanilla extract

Plain almond milk, soy milk, rice milk, coconut milk, or hemp milk

Directions:

Bring water to a boil. Meanwhile, gather spices and zest along with tea bags. Once the water is boiling, take it off the heat and add the cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, star anise, cloves, black pepper, nutmeg, orange zest, and tea bags. Cover the pot and let steep for 15 minutes. Then strain the mixture, and add the brown sugar, agave, and vanilla extract. Stir until dissolved. Then pour over warmed milk or over cold milk with ice and enjoy!