Chai Tea Mix
Packed with spices like cardamom and black peppercorn, this black-tea mix is guaranteed to warm up even the most blustery December evening—all you need is a pot of hot milk and some patience.
Ingredients
- 10 cardamom pods
- 10 black peppercorns
- 3 cinnamon sticks, each about 3 inches (7.5 cm) long
- 3 whole cloves
- 2 vanilla beans, cut into segments
- 1 star anise
- 1/4 cup (15 g) black tea leaves
Instructions
- In a coffee grinder or small food processor, finely grind the cardamom, peppercorns, cinnamon sticks, cloves, vanilla bean and star anise in two batches. Place the mixture in a bowl and add the black tea. The chai mix will keep for 3 months in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Fill a little glass jar with the mix, attach a gift tag and give as a gift.
Packed with spices like cardamom and black peppercorn, this black-tea mix is guaranteed to warm up even the most blustery December evening—all you need is a pot of hot milk and some patience.