Measure out 2 cups of hot water into a heat resistant bowl or large cup and steep 10 Tazo chai tea bags in the hot water for 15 minutes, occasionally stirring the tea bags to make sure they are all wet and soaking, but don't dunk the tea bags (this can result in bitterness).

After 15 minutes, squeeze out the tea bags well and discard the bags. If the tea bags split, pour through a fine tea strainer to filter out any tea or spice particles. You should end up with around 1 ½ cups of very strong chai (chai concentrate).

Add the freshly brewed chai concentrate to a small saucepan with 1 ¼ cups of sugar (we use Zulka unbleached sugar). Whisk in the cream of tartar.

Heat over medium to medium-low heat until lightly boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, whisking occasionally.

Once the 10 minutes are up, remove from the heat and whisk in the vanilla and spices.

Allow to cool completely. Store in a jar at room temperature.

For drinks, use about 2-3 Tablespoons syrup for an 8 ounce drink. You can use 3 Tablespoons syrup for a stronger drink.

For an 8 ounce chai, mix together 2 Tablespoons of syrup, 4 ounces (½ cup) water, and 4 ounces (½ cup) of oatmilk.

Use hot water and hot oat milk for a hot drink, or cold water and cold oat milk for an iced drink with a few ice cubes.

Adjust the amount of syrup for larger drinks (like 12 to 16 ounces).