Vanilla Chai Old Fashioned

Bahan-bahan (1 porsi)

• 4 chai tea bags
• 1/3 cup real maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 ounces (1/4 cup) bourbon
• 1 ounce lemon juice
• 1 dash orange bitters
• 1 -2 ounces (2-4 tablespoons) chai tea syrup
• sparkling water, for topping
• cinnamon and star anise, for serving ((optional))