Homemade Chai Mix
Elevate your tea time with this rich and aromatic Homemade Chai Mix, a perfect blend of bold black tea and warm, fragrant spices like cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and cloves. Ready in just 10 minutes, this customizable mix allows you to tailor the sweetness and creaminess by adding optional granulated sugar and powdered milk, making it an instant favorite for tea lovers. Store it in an airtight container for up to three months for a quick, flavorful chai whenever you crave it. Whether prepared with water, milk, or a mix of both, this spiced tea mix offers a cozy, café-quality drink you can enjoy at home or share as a thoughtful homemade gift.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons Black tea leaves (loose-leaf or tea bags)
- 4 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons Granulated sugar (optional)
- 8 tablespoons Powdered milk (optional for instant mix)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the black tea leaves with the ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cardamom, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, and ground black pepper.
If you prefer a lightly sweetened mix, stir in the granulated sugar. This step is optional depending on your taste preference.
If making the mix for instant preparation, add powdered milk to the bowl and mix thoroughly.
Pour the homemade chai mix into an airtight container and store in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months.
To prepare a cup of chai, mix 1 heaping tablespoon of chai mix with 1 cup of hot water or milk (or a combination of both) in a saucepan.
Heat over medium heat until the mixture comes to a gentle simmer. Stir occasionally.
Strain the chai into your cup and enjoy your warm, spiced beverage!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
577 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.5 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.8 g | 54% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 61 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 243 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 89.8 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 74.4 g | ||
| Protein | 17.5 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 712 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 966 mg | 21% | |
*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.
