Chai Latte Mix
Warm up your days with this easy, homemade Chai Latte Mix, a fragrant blend of black tea, aromatic spices, and creamy powdered milk or dairy-free creamer. Crafted with pantry staples like cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, and a touch of black pepper for a hint of spice, this DIY mix creates a perfectly balanced chai latte every time. Optional vanilla powder adds an extra layer of decadence, while a touch of sugar sweetens each sip to perfection. Ready in just 10 minutes, this chai latte mix is perfect for gifting, a quick pick-me-up, or cozying up on chilly mornings. Simply stir it into steaming water and milk for a café-worthy drink in the comfort of home. Store it in an airtight container, and enjoy effortless, flavorful chai lattes for weeks!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Black tea leaves (loose or bags)
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon Ground cardamom
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla powder (optional)
- 6 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 8 tablespoons Powdered milk or dairy-free powdered creamer
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the black tea leaves, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cardamom, ground cloves, and ground black pepper.
If using vanilla powder, add it to the spice mixture and stir well to evenly combine.
Add the granulated sugar and powdered milk (or powdered creamer) to the spice mixture.
Whisk all the ingredients thoroughly to ensure an even distribution of flavors.
Transfer the chai latte mix to an airtight container for storage. Keep in a cool, dry place for up to 2 months.
To prepare a chai latte, heat 1 cup of water and 1/2 cup of milk (or plant-based milk) in a small saucepan until steaming. Alternatively, use a microwave to heat the liquids in a microwave-safe mug.
Stir in 2 tablespoons of the chai latte mix and whisk or stir until fully dissolved.
Serve warm, and enjoy the cozy flavors of your homemade chai latte!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
619 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.7 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.3 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 58 mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 229 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.0 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 98.3 g | ||
| Protein | 16.4 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 620 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 840 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
