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.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 12

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)

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

If you prefer a lightly sweetened mix, stir in the granulated sugar. This step is optional depending on your taste preference.

Step 3

If making the mix for instant preparation, add powdered milk to the bowl and mix thoroughly.

Step 4

Pour the homemade chai mix into an airtight container and store in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Heat over medium heat until the mixture comes to a gentle simmer. Stir occasionally.

Step 7

Strain the chai into your cup and enjoy your warm, spiced beverage!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	156.7 grams (156.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	577

Total Fat 18.50g	24%
Saturated Fat 10.80g	54%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 61mg	20%
Sodium 243mg	11%
Total Carbohydrate 89.80g	33%
Dietary Fiber 8.30g	30%
Total Sugars 74.40g
Protein 17.50g	35%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 712mg	55%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 966mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.0%

Protein: 11.8%

Carbs: 60.3%