Chai Tea Mix Recipe | Instant Chai Spice Mix – Add Hot Water with a detailed photo and video recipe. It is a simple and quick version of a traditional hot tea beverage prepared with a combination of tea powder, spice mix, and milk powder. This instant premix can be an ideal lifesaver especially when traveling and difficult to find a perfect catered chai or tea in the morning. The hot beverage can be prepared in just 1-2 minutes by adding the hot boiling water to it.
Chai Tea Mix Recipe | Instant Chai Spice Mix – Add Hot Water with a step-by-step photo and video recipe. A morning breakfast meal is incomplete when the meal is not served with hot beverages like coffee or tea. There are multiple variations to this simple hot beverage which are mainly catered to individual requirements and preferences. It can be tricky while traveling, but an instant chai tea mix recipe can be a lifesaver for those particular preferences.
I have posted quite a few instant premix recipes on my blog, but this recipe of chai tea mix recipe has to be the most satisfying one. Literally, the chai or tea is prepared by just adding hot water to the premix powder. Particularly, when the hot water is mixed with the powder, the transformation from a dark color to a creamy chai color is very satisfying. The recipe I have developed is very much inspired by the chai latte premix that is easily available in any store. However, I have slightly modified and skipped vanilla beans and other whole spices. Adding vanilla and more cinnamon makes it more creamy and sweet with less punch of tea powder caffeine. In short, I have tried to replicate the desi chai taste and hence it should easily cater to every taste bud.
Furthermore, some more related and additional tips, suggestions, and variants to the chai tea mix recipe. Firstly, due to the nature of the recipe, the powder has to be grounded to smooth fine powder. Basically, the recipe instruction is to add hot water to the powder, and has to dissolve. Otherwise, the powder may settle at the bottom. Secondly, I have added powdered sugar to the chai premix with a ratio of 1 tsp to a cup of tea. This can be reduced or increased based on individual sweet preferences. Sugar can be even skipped if not is required for you. Lastly, if you notice premix powder gets settled at the bottom of the cup, then you may sieve it before consuming.
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About Chai Tea Mix Recipe
It is a simple and convenient instant travel recipe prepared with a combination of spices, tea powder, and powdered sugar. In other words, the Chai Tea Mix Recipe is an ideal travel hack in which the masala chai is prepared by just adding hot boiling water. It can be a perfect handy recipe for chai lovers who may not get the required taste and flavor when they travel to local or overseas locations.
There are many store-bought chai premix powders available, but these can be generic and may contain more sugar and creamy vanilla flavors. Generally, these are typically called Chai Latte and may not suit all taste buds and preferences. The Chai Tea Mix Recipe can be a perfect recipe for frequent travelers. Moreover, the recipe can be prepared any time with just hot water and hence can be handy for almost any scenario.
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Chai Tea Mix Recipe | Instant Chai Spice Mix - Add Hot Water
Ingredients
- 1 tsp cardamom
- ½ inch cinnamon
- 1 tsp cloves
- ½ tsp pepper
- small piece nutmeg
- 1 inch dry ginger
- 1 tsp fennel
- ½ cup tea powder
- 1 cup milk powder
- ½ cup sugar
Instructions
- Firstly, in a heavy-bottomed pan take 1 tsp cardamom, ½ inch cinnamon, 1 tsp cloves, ½ tsp pepper, a small piece nutmeg, 1 inch dry ginger, and 1 tsp fennel.
- Dry roast on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
- Cool completely, and transfer to the mixer jar.
- Also, add ½ cup of tea powder and grind to a fine powder.
- Transfer the mixture to the sieve.
- In the same mixer jar add 1 cup milk powder and ½ cup sugar.
- Grind to a fine powder.
- Now transfer the mixture to the sieve and mix well.
- Mix well making sure the chai and milk powder mixture is well combined.
- Instant chai premix is ready, store in an airtight container and enjoy for up to 3 months.
- To prepare chai, take 1 tbsp chai premix and add 1 cup hot water.
- Mix well and rest for 1 minute. you can filter out chai or just leave out the bottom as the chai powder settles down.
- Finally, Chai Premix Recipe is ready to take for travel.
Nutrition
How to make Chai Tea Mix with step-by-step photos:
- Firstly, in a heavy-bottomed pan take 1 tsp cardamom, ½ inch cinnamon, 1 tsp cloves, ½ tsp pepper, a small piece nutmeg, 1 inch dry ginger, and 1 tsp fennel.
- Dry roast on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
- Cool completely, and transfer to the mixer jar.
- Also, add ½ cup of tea powder and grind to a fine powder.
- Transfer the mixture to the sieve.
- In the same mixer jar add 1 cup milk powder and ½ cup sugar.
- Grind to a fine powder.
- Now transfer the mixture to the sieve and mix well.
- Mix well making sure the chai and milk powder mixture is well combined.
- Instant chai premix is ready, store in an airtight container and enjoy for up to 3 months.
- To prepare chai, take 1 tbsp chai premix and add 1 cup hot water.
- Mix well and rest for 1 minute. you can filter out chai or just leave out the bottom as the chai powder settles down.
- Finally, Chai Premix Recipe is ready to take for travel.
Notes:
- Firstly, I have made a masala chai premix, however, you can skip the spices and make a plain one.
- Also, adjust the concentration and sweetness of chai to your choice.
- Additionally, you can also add tulsi leaves to make herbal masala chai.
- Finally, Chai Premix Recipe is best when stored in an airtight container.