2.5 cups of water
½ to 1 cinnamon stick or quill
8 cardamon pods
8 cloves
8 black peppercorns
½ cup of milk
4 tsp sugar
2-3 teabags, good quality, strong, black tea

Add the water and spices to a saucepan and bring to boil.
Simmer for 10 minutes.
Add milk and sugar and bring back to boil.
Turn off heat and add teabags and steep for 2-3 minutes.
Strain chai into cup and serve immediately.

I don't like ginger in chai, but if you do, mash up half an inch and add it to the pot.