Rose-Scented Iced Chai Latte

Name: Rose-Scented Iced Chai Latte
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 2 cinnamon sticks; 1/2- inch piece fresh ginger (peeled and sliced); 1/2 star anise; 8 cardamom seeds (gently crushed); 6 whole peppercorns; Pinch ground cloves; 2 bags black tea (can be decaf); 1/2 tsp Nielsen-Massey Mexican Vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp Nielsen-Massey Rose Water; 2 tbsp Swerve Sweetener; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; Lightly sweetened whipped cream for topping (optional)