Homemade Chai Spice
Make your own DIY chai spice!
Servings 1 oz
Calories 61kcal
Equipment
- or spice grinder
Ingredients
- 3 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 1/4 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Grind Fennel: Add fennel seeds to a mortar and use the pestle to grind seeds until they're ground into a powder. Or use a spice grinder.
- Mix: Add all the spices to a small bowl and mix well.
- Store: Store in a small air tight container or jar.
Notes
Storage
Store this in an airtight container in a cool dry place. If stored properly and fresher spices are used, this should last for up to a year.
Best Used for Baked Goods
This DIY Chai Spice is really best used for adding to baked goods. A traditional masala chai is made by using whole spices simmered in water. Because these are ground (and especially because of the fennel, to use this to make a chai tea the tea will be gritty and not smooth. Best to use a masala chai-specific recipe.
Customizable
Want a little less pepper and more anise? Or less nutmeg and more cinnamon flavor? No problem, you can adjust this spice mix to your own tastes!
Giftable
This makes a great gift for the chai lover in your life!
Nutrition
Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 187mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 2mg
