HONEYED PUMPKIN SPICE MASALA CHAI

Pumpkin spice comes with its own built-in chai flavor, making one of my most-loved fall and winter beverages simple to whip up on the stovetop with just a few additional ingredients.

Serves 1

1 cup whole milk or milk of choice

½ cup water

2–3 teaspoons honey, to taste

½ teaspoon pumpkin spice (see page 247)

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

¼ teaspoon ground cardamom

1 (½-inch) chunk fresh ginger, peeled

1 teaspoon loose-leaf black tea

In a small saucepan, whisk together all ingredients except tea. Heat over medium, whisking often, for 3 to 5 minutes, until hot. Whisk in tea and steep for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Carefully strain through a fine mesh sieve or tea strainer into a warm mug; discard solids (ginger and tea leaves). Serve hot.