Chai tea used to be the only reason I went to coffee shops. That's all I would order. Now, at some coffee shops, I'm paying over $6 for a chai latte. Insane! Madness! What to do? Find a way to make a mug of spicy chai tea at home.
This Indian masala chai powder recipe transforms a cup of tea into a tea experience. With cloves, cardamom, black pepper, fennel, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg, the flavor is phenomenal – as are the health benefits of chai tea.
Simply brew a cup of tea to your desired strength, and add in about 1/4 teaspoon (that's it!) to the mug and stir. Then sit back, relax and enjoy. You could add a little creamer, half and half or milk if you like a creamier chai, which I do.
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Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: Makes about 1 cup
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup whole cloves
- 1/4 cup green cardamom pods
- 1/4 cup black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
- 1 6-inch cinnamon stick
- 2 tablespoons ground ginger
- 1 whole nutmeg, grated
Here's how to make it:
- Put all the ingredients into a blender or food processor.
- Pulse until it's a coarse powder. Store in an airtight container for 1 month.
Notes
- Use about 1/4 teaspoon of powder per 1 cup of brewed tea.
- You could add 1 star anise pod to the mixture before blending.
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