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A bowl of Spice mix

Chai Spice Mix

Author: Veena Azmanov
Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 5 mins
Calories: 13kcal
Adjust Servings Here: 10 servings

Description

This chai spice mix is the perfect blend of ground ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, and a few other spices. Use it to make a hot or cold chai latte, or use it to flavor your favorite baked goods like chai latte cake.

Ingredients 

from powders

  • 2 tablespoon Ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoon Cardamom
  • 2 tablespoon Cinnamon powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper powder
  • 1 teaspoon Allspice

from Whole spices

  • 2 tablespoon Ground ginger
  • 10 Cardamoms whole
  • 3 inches Cinnamon stick broken into smaller pieces
  • 10 Cloves
  • 1 tsp Nutmeg fresh grated
  • 10 Allspice whole
  • 5 Black peppercorns

Instructions

from powders

  • In a small bowl, combine all the powdered spices well. Use a small whisk to ensure everything is well combined.
  • Store in an air-tight spice jar for up to 3 months.
    Pro tip - This can last 3 months, but, check the date on the individual spices used to make sure they all have at least 3 months of shelflife.

from whole spices

  • Prepare all your ingredients and measure them in advance.
  • Add the whole spices to a frying pan on low heat for a minute. Keep the heat on low and lightly shake the pan to toast them.
    Pro tip - it is very important not to burn the spices so keep the heat low and shake often.
  • Take it off the heat and let it cool until barely warm.
    Pro tip - do not blend the spices while they are still warm. As they cool they will become drier and blend better.
  • Place all the whole and powder spices in a spice grinder.
  • Pulse it a few times until finely ground.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
    Pro tip - This can last 3 months, but, check the date on the individual spices used to make sure they all have at least 3 months of shelflife.

Recipe Notes

 
  • Always store in an airtight jar to ensure the flavor of the spices is sealed in well.
  • Ideally, these spices have a long shelf life. And yet, it's best to make a note on the jar so you know when it's time to make a new batch.
  • Read the expiry date on the powders you used - choose the one with the earliest date as a guide.

The nutrition information and metric conversion are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee its accuracy. If this data is important to you please verify with your trusted nutrition calculator. Thank you

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