1 cup heavy cream (250 ml)
1 cup half and half (250 ml)
1 cup whole milk (250 ml)
1 cup sugar
2 teabags, strong English or Irish breakfast tea (or 2 - 3 tbsp granulated tea, see note on how to use this very Indian tea)
Chai spice mix (see below)
6 large egg yolks

Chai Spice Mix

6 cloves
6 cardamom pods
3 inch stick of cinnamon or cassia bark
1 star anise
5 peppercorns
½ teaspoon fennel seeds
2 inch piece of fresh ginger, chopped

Garnish:

¼ cup crystallised ginger, chopped
Toasted almonds (optional)