In a small saucepan, add water, tea bags, espresso powder, star anise, cloves, ground cardamom, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger and sugar to taste. Stir well and bring to a boil. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.Strain and pour about 1 cup of dirty chai over a mug full of ice, leaving room for milk. Pour in milk and stir.