Name: Homemade Chai Spice
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 tsp ground black pepper; 2 tbsp cardamom; 2 tbsp ground cinnamon; 1 tbsp ground cloves; 1 tbsp ground ginger; 1 tbsp ground nutmeg

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This Homemade Chai Spice recipe is a delicious blend! Add it to drinks, baked goods, and tasty desserts! Ready in just a few minutes.

HOMEMADE CHAI SPICE RECIPE

WHAT IS CHAI SPICE?

Chai Spice comes from India. And in India, chai translates to “tea”. So when we in the United States say chai tea, we are basically saying tea tea. Oh well. In this specific case, we are making the spice blend that is mixed into a base of black tea. This blend can also be used in baking and cooking.

WHAT DOES THIS HOMEMADE CHAI SPICE MIX TASTE LIKE?

The taste of Chai Spice depends a lot on the ingredients uses, and the amounts/ratio of each ingredient. However, traditional chai spice tastes like a blend of pumpkin spice, and gingerbread spices, with just a slight peppery kick. The spice blend has a bold and distinct flavor. There aren’t too many like it.

CHAI SPICE RECIPE INGREDIENTS

Ground black pepper – 1 teaspoon
Cardamom – 2 tablespoons

Ground cinnamon – 2 tablespoons
Ground cloves – 1 tablespoon
Ground ginger – 1 tablespoon

Ground nutmeg – 1 tablespoon

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE CHAI SPICE

In a small mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients.
Using a small whisk, or fork, stir all the ingredients until well combined.

Use promptly, or store in an airtight container for future use.

CAN YOU MAKE HOMEMADE CHAI SPICE AHEAD OF TIME?

Absolutely! I like to have a jar of this chai blend and all sorts of homemade spices and seasonings on hand for whenever the craving strikes.

As a rule of thumb, when making spice blends: the earliest expiration date on your ingredients is now the new expiration date for your homemade chai blend.

CAN YOU FREEZE TRADITIONAL CHAI SPICES?

Though it is not necessary to freeze this chai spice blend, you can store it in the freezer. If you do, make sure it is an airtight, freezer-safe container to keep the original flavors fresh.

WHAT TO SERVE USING CHAI SPICES?

Now that you have got your Chai Spice recipe ready to go, it’s time to put it to good use. Definitely check out these tasty recipes using chai seasoning: