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.