The ultimate "comfort in a cup" recipe; curl up by the fire with a good book and your favorite furry friend.

Dairy-Free Almond Chai Latte

Makes 4 servings

• 4 cups almond milk
• 4 Darjeeling tea bags
• 4 star anise
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 5 lightly-crushed cardamom pods
• 1/3 cup peeled, sliced fresh ginger
• 6 peppercorns
• 3 Tbsp agave nectar

Combine in a saucepan, simmer for 3 minutes, then remove from heat and steep 5 minutes. Strain into four 8 oz mugs.