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Chai Tea Mix Recipe

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About

It is a simple and convenient instant travel recipe prepared with a combination of spices, tea powder, and powdered sugar. In other words, the Chai Tea Mix Recipe is an ideal travel hack in which the masala chai is prepared by just adding hot boiling water. It can be a perfect handy recipe for chai lovers who may not get the required taste and flavor when they travel to local or overseas locations. There are many store-bought chai premix powders available, but these can be generic and may contain more sugar and creamy vanilla flavors. Generally, these are typically called Chai Latte and may not suit all taste buds and preferences. The Chai Tea Mix Recipe can be a perfect recipe for frequent travelers. Moreover, the recipe can be prepared any time with just hot water and hence can be handy for almost any scenario.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tsp cardamom
  • ½ inch cinnamon
  • 1 tsp cloves
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • small piece nutmeg
  • 1 inch dry ginger
  • 1 tsp fennel
  • ½ cup tea powder
  • 1 cup milk powder
  • ½ cup sugar

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Instructions

  1. Firstly, in a heavy-bottomed pan take 1 tsp cardamom, ½ inch cinnamon, 1 tsp cloves, ½ tsp pepper, a small piece nutmeg, 1 inch dry ginger, and 1 tsp fennel.
  2. Dry roast on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
  3. Cool completely, and transfer to the mixer jar.
  4. Also, add ½ cup of tea powder and grind to a fine powder.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the sieve.
  6. In the same mixer jar add 1 cup milk powder and ½ cup sugar.
  7. Grind to a fine powder.
  8. Now transfer the mixture to the sieve and mix well.
  9. Mix well making sure the chai and milk powder mixture is well combined.
  10. Instant chai premix is ready, store in an airtight container and enjoy for up to 3 months.
  11. To prepare chai, take 1 tbsp chai premix and add 1 cup hot water.
  12. Mix well and rest for 1 minute. you can filter out chai or just leave out the bottom as the chai powder settles down.
  13. Finally, Chai Premix Recipe is ready to take for travel.

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Step-by-step

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Firstly, in a heavy-bottomed pan take 1 tsp cardamom, ½ inch cinnamon, 1 tsp cloves, ½ tsp pepper, a small piece nutmeg, 1 inch dry ginger, and 1 tsp fennel.
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Dry roast on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
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Cool completely, and transfer to the mixer jar.
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Also, add ½ cup of tea powder and grind to a fine powder.
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Transfer the mixture to the sieve.
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In the same mixer jar add 1 cup milk powder and ½ cup sugar.
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Grind to a fine powder.
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Now transfer the mixture to the sieve and mix well.
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Mix well making sure the chai and milk powder mixture is well combined.
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Instant chai premix is ready, store in an airtight container and enjoy for up to 3 months.
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To prepare chai, take 1 tbsp chai premix and add 1 cup hot water.
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Mix well and rest for 1 minute. you can filter out chai or just leave out the bottom as the chai powder settles down.
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Finally, Chai Premix Recipe is ready to take for travel.Chai Tea Mix Recipe

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Notes

  • Firstly, I have made a masala chai premix, however, you can skip the spices and make a plain one.
  • Also, adjust the concentration and sweetness of chai to your choice.
  • Additionally, you can also add tulsi leaves to make herbal masala chai.
  • Finally, Chai Premix Recipe is best when stored in an airtight container.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/chai-tea-mix-recipe-instant-chai-spice/