Creamy, spiced, sweet instant vanilla chai mix hits the spot when you want something warming and satisfying in a hurry! As usual, homemade beats store bought hands-down!
Portioned into small jars with gift cards or instructions on the label, this chai mix makes a unique and affordable holiday or hostess gift for the chai and tea lovers in your life!
Ingredients
1 1/2cupsinstant unsweetened tea powderI use Nestea.
2cupsgranulated white sugar
1cupnon-fat instant dry milk powder
1cupplain non-dairy creamer powder
1cupFrench vanilla or vanilla non-dairy creamer powder
1tablespoonground ginger
2teaspoonsground cinnamon
1teaspoonground cardamom
1/2teaspoonground black pepperThis is optional, but makes the chai spicier.
1/4teaspoongrated nutmeg
1/8teaspoonground cloves
Instructions
Add all of the ingredients to a large mixing bowl and whisk until evenly combined. Process 1 cup at a time in pulses in a blender or food processor until it is a fine powdery consistency much like powdered sugar. Wait until the dust in the blender or processor dies down before removing the lid, then spoon into airtight containers for storage. Repeat until all of the mixture has been finely powdered.
Tightly covered, this mix is good for 6 months to a year, stirring every so often to prevent clumping.
For Gift Giving:
Divide the powdered mix between small 4 or 8 ounce jars. Label jars with instructions on how to prepare the chai.
Nutritional information is an estimate and provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.