Mulled Apple 'Chai'-der

Name: Mulled Apple 'Chai'-der
Ingredients: 1 , cinnamon stick, broken into pieces; 1 , star anise pod; 1/2 teaspoon, crushed cardamom pods; 1/2 teaspoon, black peppercorns; 1/4 teaspoon, whole cloves; 2 quarts, apple cider; 4 strips, lemon zest; 1 - 3 tablespoons, light brown sugar or dark brown sugar (to taste)

Beverages

Appears in Cook's Country December/January 2006

The flavors of chai, the Indian concoction of milk, tea, and spices, inspired this variation.

SERVES 8 (Makes about 2 quarts)

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