Chai Spice Mix
Who needs store-bought when you can make your chai spice mix? With a few pantry staples, you'll have a warm, aromatic blend ready for tea, lattes, or even your favorite baked treats.
Servings: 21 teaspoons
Calories: 6kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight container or jar.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Sweetened Chai Spice Milk For Tea:
Mix 1 Tablespoon chai spice mix with one 14 oz. Can of sweetened condensed milk.
Mix 1 Tablespoon of the sweet spice milk into 8 ounces of steeped black tea. This milk blend should be stored in the refrigerator.
CHEF TIPS:
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- Homemade spices can last up to a year if stored well. However, I suggest using this chai spice mix for the best flavor within 3 to 6 months.
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- Store your chai spice mix in a cool, dark place. Avoid direct sunlight, humidity, and heat. These factors can change the spices' properties and affect the flavor.
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- Add uncooked grains of rice to the container of the chai spice mix to absorb any moisture and prevent it clumping. This is helpful if you live in a hot and humid climate.
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- Use a measuring spoon to add the individual spices for a balanced chai spice mix.
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- I recommend that you only add the exact amount of chai spice mix a recipe calls for, especially when you bake with it. It is much easier to add more, if needed, to recipes, such as marinades, sauces, and stews.
Nutrition
Serving: 1teaspoon | Calories: 6kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.05g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.2mg