Chai Spice Blend
Use this chai spice blend to make your own spiced tea at home or add a warm chai flavor to your next recipe. It's made with ginger, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and just a pinch of black pepper.
Servings 7 teaspoons
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine all ingredients until well blended.
- Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
Notes
- Storage: Spice blend will keep for 1 year or more in a sealed container. Flavor is best if used within six months when made with new spices.
- For use in recipes: This blend can be used in any recipe that calls for chai spice blend as an ingredient. In recipes like muffins, pancakes, or cookies that call for cinnamon, substitute with chai spice blend for a more complex flavor.
- To use in beverages: Add 1 to 1 ½ teaspoons to 8 ounces of hot beverage, like tea or milk, and whisk to incorporate.
Nutrition
Serving: 1teaspoon | Calories: 6kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.3mg
