Starbucks Chai Tea Latte

8 ounces cold water
2 regular black tea bags such as Lipton
1-2 tsp honey or to taste
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/8-1/4 ground ginger or if you have fresh use about 1/2 tsp
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
tiniest pinch of sea salt
7 ounces whole or 2 percent milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Whipped topping
Cinnamon for sprinkling on top for garnish, optional

Pour water into saucepan and bring to a boil.
Add all the spices along with the tea bags, (take off the paper tags before placing into the water)
Let simmer on low for about 1 to 2 minutes.
Add milk and bring back up to a simmer.
Take off heat, carefully take out teabags and add vanilla extract.
Let steep for just about 1 minute.
Strain and pour into a large mug and add toppings.