This summer, make your own iced chai tea. Any kind of black tea will do, however, Darjeeling is the best choice if you want an authentic Indian taste. Prepare the following ingredients:

* 2 1/2 Cups water
* 2 cinnamon sticks
* 14 cardamom pods
* 2 cups whole milk
* 6 whole cloves
* 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
* 3 black or Darjeeling tea bags
* 1/4 cup honey

Follow these directions:

1. In a medium saucepan, bring water, cinnamon, cardamomimages-cardamom-pods, cloves, and ginger to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 20 minutes. Turn off the heat.
2. Add tea bags and steep for 15 minutes, covered. Remove tea bags. Add honey or agave and stir until dissolved. Stir in milk.
3. Strain the mixture into another container. Allow to cool and then refrigerate for about an hour. Serve over ice. Enjoy. It is simply delicious.