09.20.2022
Chai Spices: Five Ways
Five easy ways to use chai spice blend in tea, granola, baking, oatmeal, and ice cream. Tips, measurements, and quick swaps.
- Use the blend to make rich chai: warm 2 tbsp milk, stir in 1 tbsp chai spice, then add to black tea.
- Add chai spice to granola, baked goods, oatmeal, or ice cream using small, measured amounts to avoid overpowering.
- Store the mix airtight in a cool dry place and adjust sweetness or spice level when substituting in recipes.
Few things are cozier than sipping a mug of perfectly sweet and aromatic chai tea. Our handcrafted mix of chai spices is a special blend of sugar, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, black pepper, and a kiss of vanilla. The blend was originally crafted as a beverage booster, but there are so many more ways to enjoy this flavor in your cooking. We’ve gathered five of our favorite ways to use Chai Spices. If you have a favorite way to use this blend, let us know in the comments below.
Tempting Tea
This is an obvious way to use our chai spices, but it must be mentioned! Simply warm two tablespoons of milk or cream and stir in one tablespoon of our chai spices until it dissolves. Add this to a cup of black tea for an indulgent tea time treat. Our blend of Chai Spices also goes well with coffee, apple cider, and hot cocoa.
Gourmet Granola Mix
Sweet, spiced, and snacky, this granola is a real treat for the weekend hike or weekday yogurt parfait. In addition to this tasty granola, chai spices work really well with any candied nuts recipe. Just substitute an equal amount for the spices called for in the recipe.
Baked Goods, But Better
Pancakes, pastries, and even pumpkin pie are improved with a bit of chai spice. Use our chai spices to dust fresh donuts or fold it into homemade frosting. We doubled down on the tea time deliciousness with this recipe for chai spiced pound cake.
Oatmeal, Oh My
Chai Spice in your morning oats is a deliciously sophisticated way to start the day. Simply add a teaspoon of chai spices per serving of oatmeal. You can even mix the oats and spice ahead of time and take them to work, school, or a camping trip to prepare a la minute.
Spiced Ice Cream
Take your favorite homemade vanilla ice cream recipe, and add a tablespoon of chai spices per cup of cream. If you don’t have an ice cream maker, that’s okay too! Chai spices make for one of the best milkshakes we’ve ever had.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is in the chai spices blend?
The handcrafted blend combines sugar, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, black pepper, and a touch of vanilla. It was created for beverages but works in many recipes.
How do I make chai tea with this blend?
Warm two tablespoons of milk or cream and stir in one tablespoon of chai spice until it dissolves. Add that to a cup of black tea. The same mix also tastes great stirred into coffee, apple cider, or hot cocoa.
How much chai spice should I use in recipes?
Use about 1 teaspoon per serving of oatmeal, 1 tablespoon per cup of cream for ice cream, and follow your baking recipe but fold in or dust sparingly. For granola or candied nuts, substitute an equal amount for the spices the recipe calls for and adjust to taste.
Can I use chai spice in savory dishes?
Yes. The warm spices can add depth to roasted vegetables, stews, marinades, or rubs. Start with a small pinch and taste as you go so the sweet elements do not dominate.
Can I make my own chai spice mix at home?
Yes. A simple starting mix is sugar plus ground cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, black pepper, and a bit of vanilla powder or extract in the finished liquid. Adjust amounts to your taste and notes of sweetness versus spice.
How should I store chai spices and how long do they last?
Keep the blend in an airtight container away from heat and light. For best flavor, use within 6 to 12 months, though it will still be safe after that.
Is the chai spices blend vegan and does it contain allergens?
The blend contains sugar and vanilla. It is generally vegan, but production practices vary. If you have allergies or strict dietary needs, check the product label for allergen statements and cross contact warnings.
What is in the chai spices blend?
The handcrafted blend combines sugar, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, black pepper, and a touch of vanilla. It was created for beverages but works in many recipes.
How do I make chai tea with this blend?
Warm two tablespoons of milk or cream and stir in one tablespoon of chai spice until it dissolves. Add that to a cup of black tea. The same mix also tastes great stirred into coffee, apple cider, or hot cocoa.
How much chai spice should I use in recipes?
Use about 1 teaspoon per serving of oatmeal, 1 tablespoon per cup of cream for ice cream, and follow your baking recipe but fold in or dust sparingly. For granola or candied nuts, substitute an equal amount for the spices the recipe calls for and adjust to taste.
Can I use chai spice in savory dishes?
Yes. The warm spices can add depth to roasted vegetables, stews, marinades, or rubs. Start with a small pinch and taste as you go so the sweet elements do not dominate.
Can I make my own chai spice mix at home?
Yes. A simple starting mix is sugar plus ground cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, black pepper, and a bit of vanilla powder or extract in the finished liquid. Adjust amounts to your taste and notes of sweetness versus spice.
How should I store chai spices and how long do they last?
Keep the blend in an airtight container away from heat and light. For best flavor, use within 6 to 12 months, though it will still be safe after that.
Is the chai spices blend vegan and does it contain allergens?
The blend contains sugar and vanilla. It is generally vegan, but production practices vary. If you have allergies or strict dietary needs, check the product label for allergen statements and cross contact warnings.
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