Bring two liters of water to a boil in a big pot. Add peppers& cardamom, and let them dance for a minute. Add the rest of the spices into the pot.
Cover and let it shimmer for 15-20 minutes.
Add black tea leaves, cover and shimmer for another 10 minutes.
Turn off heat and let it steep for another 5-10 minutes or for several hours. The longer, the more flavor!
Strain into a chai glass or mug and add your choice of milk. You can also preheat your the with the milk if you like.
Stir in your choice of sweetener and enjoy!