METHOD

1. Place the flour, cornflour, baking powder, cocoa, chai tea, mixed spice and sugar in a large bowl and mix to combine. Add the buttermilk, vegetable oil and egg yolks and whisk  until smooth.
   
2. Place the eggwhites in a medium bowl and whisk until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the eggwhites into the flour mixture to combine.
   
3. Preheat a lightly greased waffle maker according to manufacturer’s instructions. Cook ¾-cup of the waffle mixture for 3–4 minutes or until crisp. Repeat with the remaining mixture to make 6 waffles.
   
4. While the waffles are cooking, make the syrup. Place the honey, sugar, chai tea and water in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Increase the heat to high, add the chocolate and mix to combine.
5. Bring to a simmer and cook for 4 minutes or until syrupy. Divide the waffles between plates and top with ice-cream and syrup to serve. Serves 6.