This Chai Spice Mix Makes a Great Holiday Gift!
Recipe Overview
Overview
Chai is more than just tea; it’s a comforting ritual that many cherish. This Chai Spice Mix captures that essence beautifully. The blend of spices, including green cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves, creates a fragrant aroma that instantly transports you to a cozy kitchen. The process of making this spice mix is straightforward, allowing you to prepare it in bulk and have it on hand for whenever the craving strikes.
One of the standout features of this recipe is its versatility. Not only can you use it to brew a classic cup of chai, but it also works wonderfully in baked goods like cookies and cakes. The ability to customize your chai experience by adjusting the spice levels or adding fresh ginger makes this recipe even more appealing. It’s a delightful way to experiment with flavors and find your perfect cup.
What I love most about this Chai Spice Mix is its potential as a thoughtful gift. Packaged in a jar with instructions, it becomes a personal touch for friends and family. Whether for the holidays or just because, this spice mix is sure to bring warmth and joy to anyone who receives it. It’s a beautiful reminder of the traditions that connect us through food and flavor.
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Use green cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, fennel seeds, and optional ground ginger.
Blend whole green cardamom pods, cinnamon sticks, and other spices in a spice grinder or blender.
Store the blended chai spice mix in your pantry for a couple of months.
Tip: Use whole cloves for more flavor; they add a flowery note to the chai spice.
Add half teaspoon or more of chai spice to a cup of water and bring to a boil with fresh ginger.
Once boiling, add loose tea leaves and boil gently for a minute or two.
Add sweetener and non-dairy milk, then bring to a boil again.
Reduce heat and let it simmer for a few minutes to develop flavor.
Tip: Use Indian brand loose tea leaves to avoid bitterness when boiling.
Tip: Gradually pour non-dairy milk into boiling tea to prevent separation.
Tip: Grate fresh ginger into the water for more ginger flavor.
Tip: Refrigerate chai concentrate to use for quick hot or iced tea.
Add ice to a glass, fill half with chai concentrate, and top with non-dairy milk.
Sprinkle more chai spice or brown sugar on top before serving.
Frequently asked questions
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Chai Masala is a blend of spices used to enhance the flavor of chai.
- •Using whole spices like cardamom and cloves adds more flavor compared to ground spices.
- •Grating fresh ginger releases more juice, enhancing the ginger flavor in chai.
- •Non-dairy milk can separate if added too quickly to boiling tea.
- •Chai Spice Mix can be stored for months, making it a convenient pantry staple.
