Chai Spice Mix

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
Yield 32 servings (8 cups tea mix)
For a spicy morning beverage or afternoon tea that's packed with bold flavor, try this homemade chai tea mix. Combine it with warm milk for a creamy, cozy latte.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups unsweetened instant tea
  • 1-1/2 cups powdered French vanilla nondairy creamer
  • 1-1/4 cups powdered nondairy creamer
  • 1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder
  • 2-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
  • 1-1/4 teaspoons ground cardamom
  • 1-1/4 teaspoons ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • EACH SERVING:
  • 1 cup hot 2% milk

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first 12 ingredients. In a blender, cover and process tea mixture in batches until powdery. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.
  2. To prepare chai tea: Place 1/4 cup mix in a mug. Add hot milk; stir until combined.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup chai tea: 257 calories, 7g fat (5g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 136mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 0 fiber), 9g protein.

I received this recipe from my sister, who got it from a friend in Alaska. This warming drink makes a great Christmas gift. For friends at work, I bought some cute jars with lids. I placed some fabric on top and tied them with ribbon. —Donna Gish, Blue Springs, Missouri
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