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December 25, 2015 By Stephanie McKercher, RDN

DIY Chai Spice Mix

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To celebrate the holidays, I’m popping in with this simple DIY Chai Spice blend that makes for a simple do-it-yourself gift and/or festively delicious holiday treat.

This DIY Chai Spice Mix is a simple homemade holiday gift that the foodie or tea-lover in your life will go crazy for. Use in tea, baked goods, + more!

I love giving and receiving homemade gifts, especially ones that can be used in the kitchen.

You can almost taste the extra love in a dish that includes a gifted ingredient, can’t you?

This DIY Chai Spice Mix is a simple homemade holiday gift that the foodie or tea-lover in your life will go crazy for. Use in tea, baked goods, + more!

This is especially true when said gifted ingredient is a warm and cozy homemade chai spice blend.

I love the look of whole spices here, green cardamom pods, cinnamon sticks (broken into pieces), star anise, whole cloves, and coriander seeds all add their own unique characteristics to the table.

Whole spices with also stay fresher longer than pre-ground versions, essential for a great chai masala (traditional combination of spices with black tea leaves and milk).

This DIY Chai Spice Mix is a simple homemade holiday gift that the foodie or tea-lover in your life will go crazy for. Use in tea, baked goods, + more!

You can use whole spices in a number of ways without needing to pull out the spice grinder.

The easiest way is to add the spices to a loose-leaf tea infuser but you can also wrap them in cheesecloth and tie with twine before infusing in hot liquid.

Try infusing whole spices to make:

  • Chai masala or chai tea lattes
  • Chai-flavored oatmeal
  • Chai breakfast quinoa

Grind spice blend to use as an ingredient in:

  • Muffins, cookies, cakes and other baked goods
  • Pancakes and waffles
  • Breakfast grain bowls
  • Smoothies
  • Ice cream
  • Chia pudding and overnight oats

This DIY Chai Spice Mix is a simple homemade holiday gift that the foodie or tea-lover in your life will go crazy for. Use in tea, baked goods, + more!

I guarantee that no matter which way you enjoy this simple, do-it-yourself chai spice blend, you’ll feel incredibly warm and cozy.  Just remember to savor each sip.

Happy Holidays! xo

DIY Chai Spice Mix. Use in tea, lattes, oatmeal, baked goods, and more. (gift idea)

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DIY Chai Spice Mix
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
 
Infuse whole spices with black tea leaves for a traditional cup of chai or add milk for a chai latte. This blend can also be infused with oatmeal and other grain-based breakfasts. Grind the spice blend to use in baked goods such as cookies, pancakes, and granola.
Course: basics, Spices
Cuisine: Christmas, DIY, Holiday, vegan
Servings: 4 -6
Author: The Grateful Grazer
Ingredients
  • 16 green cardamom pods
  • 8 cinnamon sticks broken into pieces if desired
  • 12 whole cloves
  • 12 coriander seeds
  • 10 black peppercorns
  • 6 anise stars
Instructions
  1. Combine whole spices in a jar or airtight container and store in cool, dry place.
  2. Add whole spices to a loose tea infuser or wrap in cheesecloth to infuse in beverages, oatmeal/grain dishes. Grind spice blend to include in baked goods, chia pudding, overnight oats, and/or smoothies.

DIY Chai Spice Mix. Use in tea, lattes, oatmeal, baked goods, and more. (gift idea)

Two delicious ways to use this DIY Chai Spice Mix:

Warm Chai Spice Bars are the perfect way to celebrate the Fall season. Recipe is vegan and sweetened with maple syrup.

Warm Chai Spice Bars

Vegan chai quinoa breakfast bowl with fresh berries from The Grateful Grazer.

Chai Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

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  1. Chelsey says

    December 28, 2015 at 9:42 am

    I have a new obsession with Chai tea, so I LOVE this!!! Pinned!
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    • Steph | The Grateful Grazer says

      December 28, 2015 at 10:03 am

      Thanks so much, Chelsey! I have a major obsession so totally feel you there. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Farrah says

    December 28, 2015 at 1:31 pm

    I love chai, and hooray for simple ingredients! 😀 Can’t wait to try making this!
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    • Steph | The Grateful Grazer says

      December 28, 2015 at 3:38 pm

      Thanks, Farrah! Let me know how you like it! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Nicole @ Fitful Focus says

    December 28, 2015 at 4:42 pm

    Oooo! I definitely need to keep this one in my spice arsenal!
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    • Steph | The Grateful Grazer says

      December 28, 2015 at 4:46 pm

      Seriously it goes with everything! 🙂

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