Chai Tea

I'm always on the look out for an authentic Chai Tea recipe While this one definitely sounds good, I'm dubious about it coming any where near what we had in India. Pretty sure I'll never get that wonderful, oily skim layer on the top.

Regardless, I am grateful to Pham Fatale for posting this recipe...
http://www.phamfatale.com/id_72/title_Bajis-Masala-Chai/

Yields: 12

12 cups water 2 sticks cinnamon, broken in half
30 cardamom pods, crushed with a mallet
4 cloves 1 (2-inch) chunk fresh ginger (optional), thinly sliced
5 cups organic whole milk
1 can evaporated milk
8 black tea bags

Preparation
Fill a large pot with water. Add the cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and ginger and bring to a boil. Cover and turn the heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes.Add the milk, evaporated milk and sugar and bring to a simmer again. Add the tea bags, cover, and turn off the heat. Let the tea steep for no more than 4 minutes otherwise the tea will release its acidity. Strain the tea and serve immediately. It should be hot and fragrant. I also like to add a dash of heavy cream (Don't feel guilty, just enjoy the creaminess) Serve with tea cakes or cookies. Time to relax and enjoy!