Homemade Chai

Bahan-bahan (2 porsi)

• 3 cardamom pods (lightly cracked open with the back of a spoon)
• 6 whole cloves
• ½ cinnamon stick
• ¼ " slice of fresh ginger
• 5 black peppercorns
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon loose black tea leaves
• 3½ cups water
• ½ cup half and half
• 1 -2 tablespoons light brown sugar or honey (adjust according to taste)