Sweet Spicy Chai Tea Mix
Warm your senses with this Sweet Spicy Chai Tea Mix, a homemade blend that brings the comforting essence of traditional chai right to your kitchen. Combining robust black tea leaves with a medley of aromatic spices—like cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger—this mix is elevated by hints of cloves, nutmeg, and a dash of black pepper for a subtle kick. Sweetened with vanilla sugar and enriched with milk powder, this convenient make-ahead recipe ensures you can enjoy creamy, spiced chai in just minutes. Perfect for cozy mornings or as an afternoon pick-me-up, this versatile tea mix can be stored for up to a month, making it ideal for busy schedules or gifting to fellow chai lovers. Try this quick, flavorful chai recipe today and transform an ordinary cup of tea into an indulgent ritual!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons Black tea leaves
- 2 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
- 6 tablespoons Vanilla sugar (or regular sugar with 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract)
- 4 tablespoons Milk powder
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine all the spices: ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cardamom, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, and ground black pepper.
Add the black tea leaves to the bowl with the spices and mix well to evenly distribute the flavors.
Stir in the vanilla sugar and milk powder, ensuring all the dry ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Transfer the mixture to an airtight jar or container for storage. The chai tea mix can be stored for up to 1 month in a cool, dry place.
To prepare a cup of chai tea, heat 1 cup of water and 1/2 cup of milk in a small saucepan until it comes to a simmer.
Add 1 heaping tablespoon of the chai tea mix to the simmering liquid. Lower the heat and let it steep for 3–5 minutes.
Strain the chai tea into a mug using a fine mesh sieve or tea strainer.
Sweeten with additional sugar or honey if desired, and enjoy your homemade sweet spicy chai tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
516 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.6 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 122 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 101.1 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 87.6 g | ||
| Protein | 8.8 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 364 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 511 mg | 11% | |
*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.
