“Chai (pronounced as a single syllable and rhymes with ‘pie’) is the word for tea in many parts of the world. It is a centuries-old beverage which has played an important role in many cultures.”
The beauty of this chai tea hot drink is that it contains lots of healthy ingredients!
Chai tea is a spicy, pungent drink made from some of the world’s most medicinally active herbs. There are thousands of chai recipes – many of which come from India – but the basic components of chai include black tea, cinnamon, ginger, clove, cardamom and black pepper. While each of these ingredients has its own powerful health benefits, their synergy creates a potent tea that may help support digestion, prevent cancer, lower blood sugar and promote cardiovascular health.”
There are LOTS of recipes for chai latte mix that I was able to find online, but I didn’t find many for Chocolate Chai Latte Mix.
So, to stand out a little from the crowd, I will share with you how to make a homemade Chai Tea Latte!
Oh, and by the way, you can totally turn this hot recipe into an iced chai tea latte.
Chai Latte Mix Ingredients
For this particular homemade chai latte recipe you’ll need the following ingredients:
Non-Fat Dry Milk Powder
Unsweetened Instant Tea
Ground Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Cloves
Cardamom
All Spice
Cocoa Powder
Packed Brown Sugar
Powdered Sugar
Steps For Making Homemade Chai Latte Mix
Step 1: Mix Milk Powder, Instant Tea, & Spices
In a large bowl, add the non-fat dry milk powder, instant tea, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom and all spice.
Mix well.
Step 2: Use a Blender to Blend Ingredients
Transfer your mixture to a blender, food processor, spice grinder, or coffee grinder and blend until your mixture becomes a fine powder consistency.
Step 3: Add Remaining Ingredients and Blend
Now, add the last 3 ingredients to the blender: cocoa powder, packed brown sugar, and powdered sugar.
NOTE: To ensure that your chat tea blend doesn’t have too much sugar, you can by all means start out with less and add more if necessary.
Then, blend all ingredients until mixture is completely smooth and well blended.
Step 4: Transfer Chai Latte Mix to Individual Jars
This is where you can get creative and separate your dry mix into individual gifts for people on your gift list.
I used mason jars (canning jars) because they’re the perfect vessel to keep this wonderful concoction fresh for a long time.
If you’re having a hard time getting the powder into the jars, use a kitchen funnel. So handy!
Or you can use any type of airtight container.
Step 5: Add Hot Water and Enjoy!
Now, all you have to do is add 3 to 4 tablespoons of your chai latte powder mixture to a mug of hot water and stir well.
And, if you have one, go ahead and get that milk frother out to make your warm chai extra delightful.
Other Ingredients For Chai Tea Latte
There are so many ways you can enjoy your chai latte by adding certain ingredients like:
Almond Milk
Star Anise – to give it a licorice flavor
Coconut Milk
Oat Milk
Soy Milk
Cashew Milk
Vanilla Bean or Vanilla Extract
Masala Chai – You can make your own chai spice mix using cardamom, fennel seeds, cloves, ajwain, ground ginger (or fresh ginger), ground cinnamon (or a cinnamon stick), whole black peppercorns (for a little kick). These whole spices can all be ground up and mixed together to make your chai powder.
Non-dairy creamer or Non-dairy milk
Add a shot or two of espresso and now you have a “dirty chai”
Tips For Making Chocolate Chai Latte Mix Recipe
A note about this chai latte blend recipe – I was unable to find unsweetened instant tea in either of the two grocery stores I looked.
So, I ended up using raspberry flavored instant tea in mine.
It made it a bit too sweet, so I went back and doubled the amount of unsweetened cocoa that the recipe asks for.
It would be ideal if you can find unsweetened instant tea!
So, after the fact, I found Lipton Black Iced Tea Mix, Unsweetened on Amazon.
Because you need 2 cups of this per jar of chai tea mix, you’re going to be making a big batch.
So, it’s a good idea to buy a large amount at one time.
Decorating Your Gift in a Jar
To decorate my chai lover gift in a jar, I got some twine from a craft store and tied a bow around the jar.
I also went to an office supply store and got a pack of Avery Print-to-the-Edge Round Labels (2 1/2″ diameter; Kraft Brown).
I went online to avery.com/print and followed the directions to pick a template for my label, and I was able to add my own text!
After you print your label(s), and you’re ready to apply it to the mason jar lid, be sure that the outside of the lid doesn’t end up covering up your text (lesson learned over here!).
I’m pretty pleased with how it turned out!
It’s relatively easy to do, and it’s one of those thoughtful, homemade food gifts that anybody will appreciate!
Chocolate Chai Latte Mix Recipe
Chocolate Chai Latte Mix Recipe Gift in a Jar
Housewives of Frederick County
A wonderful concoction of dry spices, cocoa, tea, sugar, & evaporated milk packaged in a mason jar and used as a wonderful, unique gift for the holidays.
In a large bowl, mix together the dry milk powder, instant tea and spices.
Transfer to a blender or food processor, and blend until finely ground. This may take a few minutes.
Once the mixture is finely ground, there will be more space in the blender.
Add powdered sugar, brown sugar and cocoa powder.
Turn on blender, and blend until mixture is completely smooth and well incorporated. If necessary, turn the blender off and mix well with a spoon or spatula, and blend again.
Transfer mixture to mason jars. Decorate the jar with a ribbon, twine, and add a label if you’d like!
All your recipients will need to do is add 3-4 tablespoons of the mix to a mug of hot water and stir!
This recipe fills 3 pint sized mason jars with a little left over.
Terri is married and has 2 sons – one is getting ready to graduate with his Masters in Architecture from Clemson University and the other one is working for the family biz! She has lived in Frederick since 1994 and absolutely loves exploring and discovering new parts of our town. read more...
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