Exotic Moon Chai

chai tea with cinnamon, cloves and fennel

5 cups water
10 1-inch pieces of ginger
4 cinnamon sticks
1 tsp cardamom pods
2 tsp whole peppercorns
1 tsp whole cloves
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
1/2 tsp licorice root
1/2 tsp allspice
3 tbs honey

Combine all spices and water in a saucepan. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from heat, and let steep for another 20 minutes. Strain out the spices and stir in honey.