- 1/2 cup instant tea
- 1/2 cup nonfat dry milk
- 1/4 cup powdered coffee creamer
- 1/2 cup white or (better) brown
sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant vanilla pudding
mix
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
In a resealable container combine all of
the ingredients and stir with a fork or a
whisk to distribute everything evenly. Store
on the pantry shelf.
To Prepare: Combine 3 tablespoons
Chai Tea Mix with 1 cup boiling water. Stir
well to dissolve. Sip and savor.
Cardamom is the ingredient that gives this
recipe an authentic Indian flavor. To tell
the truth though, it can be expensive and
hard to find. If desired you can omit it
completely or replace it with an equal
amount of allspice. It will not be authentic
Chai at that point, but it will be authentic
Spiced Milk Tea, which is pretty much what
Chai means. Some people add ground fennel or
lemon peel to their Chai. I prefer this
recipe made with brown sugar, but white
sugar is cheaper and makes a prettier mix.
Feel free to experiment with the flavors as
you see fit.
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