Chai Spice Blend

Chai Spice Blend

A warming mix of cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger for tea, baking, or lattes.

Total 13 min Makes 16 oz Calories 8/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Keto, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher, Kosher for passover, Ashkenazi kosher for passover

This fragrant blend combines toasted whole spices ground together for a robust, layered heat and sweetness. Use it to brew traditional milk tea, stir into oatmeal, or fold into baked goods for a quick infusion of warmth. Making your own blend ensures fresher flavor than pre-mixed store versions.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoons ground cardamom
  • 2 tablespoons ground cloves
  • 2 tablespoons ground allspice
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground star anise

Method

  1. Measure the cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, allspice, black pepper, nutmeg, and star anise into a dry skillet.

  2. Toast the spices over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and slightly darker, about 2 to 3 minutes.

  3. Remove from heat and let cool completely to room temperature, about 10 minutes.

  4. Whisk the cooled spices together thoroughly to ensure even distribution.

  5. Transfer the blend to an airtight jar and store in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.

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    Chai Spice Blend

    This fragrant blend combines toasted whole spices ground together for a robust, layered heat and sweetness. Use it to brew traditional milk tea, stir into oatmeal, or fold into baked goods for a quick infusion of warmth. Making your own blend ensures fresher flavor than pre-mixed store versions.

    13 min 16 oz 8 cal

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup ground cinnamon
    • 3 tablespoons ground ginger
    • 2 tablespoons ground cardamom
    • 2 tablespoons ground cloves
    • 2 tablespoons ground allspice
    • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
    • 1 teaspoon ground star anise

    Method

    1. 1

      Measure the cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, allspice, black pepper, nutmeg, and star anise into a dry skillet.

    2. 2

      Toast the spices over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and slightly darker, about 2 to 3 minutes.

    3. 3

      Remove from heat and let cool completely to room temperature, about 10 minutes.

    4. 4

      Whisk the cooled spices together thoroughly to ensure even distribution.

    5. 5

      Transfer the blend to an airtight jar and store in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.