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    Homemade Masala Chai Spice Mix

    Published: Oct 15, 2022 · Modified: Aug 20, 2023 by April Brown · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Prepare this amazingly simple homemade masala chai spice mix to enjoy in or on top of your favorite dessert or drink this holiday. Homemade spice mixes make for wonderful gifts, prepare them with a printout of your favorite homemade chai recipes.

    homemade chai spice in a container.

    You’ll likely have all or most of these spices in your pantry already. Whether you grind these spices yourself or use any store-bought brand there isn’t a wrong answer. Why buy pumpkin spice, when you can make your own blend right at home?

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    • Important Ingredients with Substitutions
    • Instructions for HOMEMADE MASALA CHAI SPICE
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    • Homemade Chai Spice Recipe

    Important Ingredients with Substitutions

    chai spice ingredients
    • Ground Cinnamon
    • Ground Cardamom
    • Ground Ginger
    • Ground Allspice
    • Ground Cloves
    • Ground Nutmeg

    See the recipe below for the full list of ingredients and quantities.

    Instructions for HOMEMADE MASALA CHAI SPICE

    spices in an orange bowl next to a whisk

    Step 1: Stir or whisk the ingredients in a small bowl to combine.

    spices mixed up in the orange bowl

    Step 2: Add all of the ingredients to a spice container, and stir or shake to combine once more.

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    Hint: Use in your favorite recipes, or store in a cool dark place.

    Storage Recommendations

    Store your Masala Chai powder blend the same way you would store your other kitchen spices, in a spice cupboard. Sealed tightly in an airtight container in a cool dark place out of direct sunlight. This will ensure your spice blend stays fresh and fragrant for as long as possible.

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    Use a funnel – Don’t let any of those precious spice particles escape your container, a funnel is a good way to keep your space clean.

    Choosing a container – Opt for a larger container rather than a smaller one.

    Recipe FAQs

    WHAT IS MASALA CHAI SPICE?

    Masala roughly translates to a blend of spices used in Indian cooking. Chai means tea, it's usually tea with spices and steamed milk.

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    Homemade Chai Spice Recipe

    Prepare this amazingly simple homemade masala chai spice mix to enjoy in or on top of your favorite dessert or drink this holiday. Homemade spice mixes make for wonderful gifts, prepare them with a printout of your favorite homemade chai recipes.
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    Course: Spices
    Keyword: homemade chai spice mix
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 ounces
    Calories: 31kcal
    Author: April Brown

    Equipment

    • Measuring spoons
    • Spice containers

    Ingredients

    • 5 ½ tablespoons Cinnamon ground
    • 1 ½ tablespoons Cardamom ground
    • 1 ½ tablespoons Ginger ground
    • ½ tablespoon Allspice ground
    • ¾ tablespoon Cloves ground
    • ¾ tablespoon Nutmeg ground

    Instructions

    • Stir or whisk the ingredients in a small bowl to combine.
    • Add all of the ingredients to a spice container, and stir or shake to combine once more.
    • Use in your favorite recipes, or store in a cool dark place.

    Notes

    - add ground pepper for another layer of flavor

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2tablespoon | Calories: 31kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 1mg
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