Spiced Chai Concentrate

• 4 cupswater
• 3 tbspblack tea
• 6 sheetscardamom pods
• 1 tbspginger, sliced
• 1 cupmilk

Instructions

1. 1

   Brown the water in a heavy pot over medium-high heat in batches, then set aside.

2. 2

   Cook black tea and cardamom pods in the same pot until softened and fragrant.

3. 3

   Return the water, add the liquid, and scrape up every browned bit from the bottom.

4. 4

   Simmer partly covered on low, 35-45 minutes, until everything is tender and the sauce has body.

5. 5

   Taste and adjust salt and acid at the end — that's what makes Spiced Chai Concentrate taste finished.