Spiced Chai Mix Recipe

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“One Christmas, my sister-in-law mixed up this drink for our family gathering. I asked for the recipe and have been enjoying it's warm, spicy flavor ever since. It tastes great with a warm blanket and a good book!” —Dee Falk, Stromsburg, Nebraska

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Spiced Chai Mix Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
  • Yield: 26 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups nonfat dry milk powder
  • 1-1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup unsweetened instant tea
  • 3/4 cup vanilla powdered nondairy creamer
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • OPTIONAL GARNISH:
  • Whipped cream

Directions

  • In a food processor, combine all dry ingredients; cover and process until powdery. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.
  • To prepare 1 serving: Dissolve 3 tablespoons of mix in 3/4 cup boiling water; stir well. Dollop with whipped cream if desired. Yield: about 5 cups mix (26 servings).

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (calculated without cream) equals 114 calories, 1 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 75 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 1-1/2 starch.

Originally published as Spiced Chai Mix in Taste of Home December/January 2009, p59

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Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2012 by polovick

Have been making it for years and love it!

Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2012 by rarelycook

This tasted pretty good, but the cardamom is a little pricey. The worst thing about this recipe is that the powdered milk would not dissolve. There was always a glob of it in the bottom of the cup even when I stirred it the entire time I was drinking. If they could improve powdered milk, I would love this recipe.

Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2012 by meyerdo

Love it!! For those of you asking about unsweetened instant tea - it took me awhile but I found it in one of my local Wal-Marts. I used it all up but think it was Nestea brand but could have been Lipton. Not all of my local Wal-Marts had it but keep looking. Hopefully you will find it. My husband uses the instant tea for making use Russian Tea and now I will use it for this Chai recipe.

Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2012 by 1herosmom

I love this stuff! You can get the unsweetened ice tea mix at Wally's in the tea/coffee isle.

Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2011 by teachems2002

can't find unsweetened instant tea--can anyone help?

Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2011 by sstetzel

CWeeks

I am struggling to find the unsweetened instant tea... can there be a substitution?

I'm thinking you could leave the sugar out & use a sweetened mix.  One without lemon.  I was looking on-line to see if I could find a brand, but I'm not coming up with one.

Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2011 by CWeeks

I am struggling to find the unsweetened instant tea... can there be a substitution?

Reviewed on Dec. 03, 2011 by Norene Faucett

This is very tasty! My sis-in-law and I love it. It is great as is, but to make it a little healthier, we cut the sugar down & replace half or more of the sugar with Splenda. You could experiment with that - to get the combo that works best for your taste buds. Now we don't feel so guilty drinking this yummy hot drink. I'm thinking a splash of bourbon or rum on a wintery chilly night might also be an idea....

Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2011 by mtorres3

This is wonderful! My son loves going to Starbuck's but it can get pretty expensive. I made this for him and he just loves it. Thanks for the delicious recipe!

Reviewed on Oct. 05, 2011 by 62hummingbird97

I used to purchase a Chai Mix from the store but it got too expensive. I tried this recipe last night and LOVED it!! I still have to purchase a food processor so I can get the powdery consistency the way it should be, but I used my rolling pin last night to break down the dry milk as best as I could and it worked just fine. Had 2 hot cups last night and another this morning. I won't be without this mix made up in my kitchen ever again. ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL!!!

 
 

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