Amazing Spiced Chai Concentrate

Ingredients:
- 4-1/2 cups Water
- 1 stick Cinnamon
- 1 piece Fresh Ginger Chopped
- 7 whole Cardamom Pods
- 2 whole Star Anise Pods
- 10 whole Cloves
- 1/4 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoons Freshly-ground Nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Orange Zest
- 10 teaspoons Green Or Black Tea Or 10 Tea Bags
- 2/3 cups Brown Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Honey
- 1 Tablespoon Vanilla

Directions:
- Bring the water to a boil. Add the spices and tea, remove from heat and let steep 15-20 minutes, depending on how strong you want it. Strain and add the brown sugar, honey, and vanilla. Stir to combine.
- Mix 1 part concentrate with 1 part milk, heat and enjoy or pour over ice.
- For a stronger flavor, mix 2 parts concentrate with 1 part milk or half-and-half (if you're like me).
- This concentrate will keep in the fridge for around 2 weeks. Freeze it in an icecube tray and add to smoothies!