Method
Sticky Chai Mix: crush 20 cardamon pods, 8 broken cinnamon sticks, 8 star anise, 8 cloves and 16 peppercorns in a pestle and mortar into small pieces. Add 1 tsp fennel seeds, 2 tbsp grated ginger, 1 finely grated nutmeg and 200g loose black tea leaves into a bowl, mix together. Add 100g warmed honey and mix until all ingredients coated. Store in a jar. Masala Chai: add 1 generous tsp sticky chai mix and 2 tsp boiling water to a pan on low heat, stir 30 seconds. Add 1 mug of milk and simmer 5 mins. Strain into mug. Add extra honey if desired.