Chai Tea for Gift Giving
Elevate your gift-giving game with this aromatic and beautifully spiced Chai Tea blend, perfect for tea lovers and cozy moments. This thoughtful homemade gift combines black tea leaves with warm spices like cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and ginger, while crushed star anise, vanilla bean, and dried orange zest add a sophisticated touch of sweetness and depth. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe can be packaged in charming jars or resealable bags for an elegant presentation. Each jar comes with brewing instructions, ensuring recipients can enjoy a steaming cup of homemade chai infused with rich, bold flavors. Ideal for holiday gifts, hostess presents, or simply spreading cozy cheer, this DIY chai tea blend is bound to be a hit.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Black tea leaves
- 1 tablespoon Ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons Cardamom pods, crushed
- 2 teaspoons Whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
- 2 whole Star anise
- 1 Vanilla bean, split and scraped
- 2 teaspoons Orange zest, dried
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black tea leaves, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, crushed cardamom pods, whole cloves, and black peppercorns.
Break the star anise into smaller pieces and add them to the bowl.
Add the vanilla bean seeds to the mixture, as well as the empty bean pod for extra flavor.
Mix in the dried orange zest, ensuring the spices and tea are evenly distributed.
Remove the vanilla bean pod and portion the chai tea blend into airtight jars or resealable bags for gifting.
Include a small tag or card with brewing instructions: 'To prepare: Steep 1 tablespoon of chai tea blend in 1 cup of boiling water for 5 minutes. Strain and add milk and sweetener to taste.'
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
252 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.2 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 22 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.4 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.5 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | ||
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 247 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 435 mg | 9% | |
*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.
