Chai Spice Mix (DIY Gifts)
This Chai Spice Mix is warm, cozy, and full of depth. It’s the kind of blend that instantly makes your kitchen smell like fall. With a mix of ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, and a few bold supporting spices, it adds a fragrant, spicy-sweet kick to just about anything.
If you’re someone who always orders a chai latte or loves warm spice blends in baking, this homemade version belongs in your pantry. It’s easy to throw together and much more fragrant than anything store-bought. Plus, you can tweak the ratios to match your personal spice preference.
Stir it into tea or coffee, mix it into oatmeal, sprinkle it over baked goods, or blend it into whipped cream. It takes minutes to make and lasts for months in your pantry. It also makes a lovely DIY gift tucked into a jar with a tag.
Helpful Tips
- Use fresh spices. The newer the spices, the more aromatic your mix will be.
- Shake or stir before using. Spices can settle, so give it a quick mix every time.
- Label with uses. Add a little note with ideas like: mix into cookies, lattes, or pancake batter.
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Chai Spice Mix
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons cardamom
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon black pepper powder
- 1 teaspoon Allspice
Instructions
- Mix all the spices together and store in a glass container with a lid.
- To drink as a chai latte, mix 1 1/2 tsp into hot milk with 1 tbsp sweetener. Strain before drinking.
