Pumpkin Cupcakes with Chai Cream Cheese Frosting

Name: Pumpkin Cupcakes with Chai Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients: For the cupcakes; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup light brown sugar; 1 cup canola or safflower oil; 3 eggs; 1 15 ounce can pureed pumpkin; For icing and decorating; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 chai tea bags; 3 cardamom pods; 1 cinnamon stick; 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), at room temperature; 3/4 cup powdered sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon honey; 2 tablespoons decorative gold sugar