Chai Tea

1 heaping Teaspoon tea leaves (Darjeeling and Assam) per serving

1-3 Crushed cloves

2-3 Cardamom seeds, crushed open

cinnamon stick broken in half

Steep in water for 2 minutes, strain, add milk (or milk substitute) to color

Alternative: If using ginger add black pepper, do not use cinnamon with ginger