Chai Apple Cider

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Ingredients:

• 4 cups apple cider
• 1-inch whole piece ginger, peeled
• 2 whole cinnamon stick
• 8 whole cloves
• 6 whole cardamom pods
• 4 whole black peppercorns
• 1 whole star anise
• ½ whole vanilla bean, sliced in half lengthwise
• Ground cinnamon, for topping

Directions:

1. In a 2-quart sauce pan, combine the apple cider with the ginger, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom pods, peppercorns, star anise, and vanilla bean. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Let simmer for 15 minutes until fragrant.
2. Strain the cider and divide between two mugs. Finish with a sprinkle of cinnamon.