Name: Honey-Vanilla Masala Chai Syrup for Iced or Hot Lattes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: About 3 cups (700 ml) of concentrated chai syrup
Ingredients: 4½ cups (about 1 L) water; ¼ cup (60 ml) pure honey; 15 pods cardamom, cracked open; 2 whole star anise; 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon whole cloves; ½ teaspoon whole allspice; ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon whole peppercorns (or more to taste); 1 vanilla bean pod, seeds scraped or 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste; 5 black tea bags or 5 teaspoons loose leaf black tea