# What you'll need:
→ Chai Concentrate
01 - 2 cups water
02 - 2 black tea bags
03 - 1 cinnamon stick
04 - 4 whole cloves
05 - 4 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
06 - 4 black peppercorns
07 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
08 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, adjust to taste
→ Cold Foam
09 - ½ cup cold heavy cream
10 - 1 tablespoon sugar or honey
11 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
→ To Serve
12 - Ice cubes
13 - Additional ground cinnamon, for dusting (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add tea bags, cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom pods, peppercorns, and sliced ginger. Reduce heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
02 - Remove from heat, discard tea bags, and let the spices infuse for an additional 5 minutes. Strain the mixture into a pitcher. Stir in honey or maple syrup while warm. Allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
03 - Whip cold heavy cream, sugar (or honey), and vanilla extract in a small bowl or using a milk frother until thick and frothy, avoiding stiff peaks.
04 - Fill two tall glasses with ice. Pour the chilled chai concentrate over the ice, filling each glass about two-thirds full.
05 - Spoon the cold foam generously over the chai. Optionally, dust with ground cinnamon. Serve immediately.
