7 cups water
1 tbsp fennel or anise seed
6 green cardamom pods
12 cloves 
1 cinnamon stick
1/4″ ginger root, sliced thinly
1/4 tsp black pepper corns 
2 bay leaves
2 tbsp of black tea
6 tbsp honey or rock sugar
1 cup of milk (may use soymilk)

In a saucepan, combine first 8 ingredient (spices and water) in a pan, cover and bring to a medium boil for 5 minutes. Turn off heat and let steep for 10 minutes. Add tea and bring to a boil again, simmering for 5 minutes. Add honey or rock sugar and milk. Makes about 8 cups.