BEST chai tea mix (and far cheaper than the powdered stuff)

about 1 inch roughly chopped fresh ginger
6 cloves
1 cinnamon stick
a couple cardamom pods
1 cup milk (I prefer skim)
3 T black tea (I like Assam, but that’s what we normally have in the house anyway, I’ve tried it with Earl Grey and it’s not so bad)
sugar to your desired sweetness (I use 1 Tablespoon)

Put everything into your saucepan and bring to a boil, reduce heat and continue to warm for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Strain (I use my tea infuser).