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“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 chai tea 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 mix that I was able to find online, but I didn’t find many for Chocolate Chai Latte Powder.
So, to stand out a little from the crowd, I will share with you how to make a homemade Chai Tea Latte!
Chai Latte Powder 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 Powder
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 or food processor 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.
Then, blend all ingredients until mixture is completely smooth and well blended.
Step 4: Transfer Chai Latte Powder to Individual Jars
This is where you can get creative and separate your mixture into individual gifts for people on your gift list.
I used mason jars because they’re the perfect vessel to keep this wonderful concoction fresh for a long time.
Tips For Making Chocolate Chai Latte Powder Recipe
A note about this 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!
Because you need 2 cups of this per jar, it’s a good idea to buy a large amount at one time.
Decorating Your Gift in a Jar
To decorate my 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 on how it turned out!
It’s relatively easy to do, and it’s a thoughtful, homemade gift!
Chocolate Chai Latte Powder Recipe
Chocolate Chai Latte Powder 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 in high school and one in college! She has lived in Frederick since 1994 and absolutely loves exploring and discovering new parts of our town. read more...
