What is chai spice?
Chai spice, if you’ve never had it, is like the exotic, more interesting cousin to pumpkin pie spice. I’m not quite tired of pumpkin pie spice, but after making homemade chai spice, I think my pumpkin spice might be pushed to the back of the cabinet this year.
I’m not sure why it took me so long to jump on the chai spice train. Maybe because I’ve never actually drank chai tea until I found an herbal version recently?
NOW I SEE WHAT ALL THE FUSS IS ABOUT.
And P.S. It’s amazing with a splash of heavy cream in it. You’re welcome.
What spices are in chai seasoning?
- Cinnamon – What’s not to like about cinnamon? It adds a delicious sweetness to dishes without the need of sugar.
- Cloves – This spice adds a slight punch and depth to dishes. It’s great for holiday baking too!
- Cardamom – Adds a fresh, citrusy taste to both sweet treats and savory delights, a must-have in both Indian and Middle Eastern cuisines.
- Ginger – Zesty and bold, ginger adds a fiery kick to dishes, whether it’s in a stir-fry or a gingerbread cookie.
- Coriander – One of my most used spices, coriander adds citrusy flavor to spice blends, meats, and curries.
- White pepper – Gentler than black pepper but it still adds a little bite.
- Sea salt – Adding salt brings out the flavors in this blend, so don’t skip it!
How to make Homemade Chai Spice Mix
This mix is beyond easy! Simply add all of the ingredients into a small lidded container (like a half pint sized mason jar) and shake until thoroughly combined.
I’ve got a REALLY, REALLY great recipe using this homemade chai spice coming up next week, so whip up a batch so you’ve got it ready to go!
And PSST… this would be a great little neighbor/friend/stylist/teacher/foodie gift with a recipe to go with it!
Chai Spice Recipe Tips
This spice blend is perfect to add to baked goods or creamy drinks that want to mimic that amazing chai tea flavor.
How to store Homemade Chai Spice
Store at room temperature in a sealed container.
Ways to use Chai Spice Blend
Here’s some recipes using this spice blend:
Chai Maple Roasted Butternut Squash
If you make one of my recipes, be sure to post it on social media and tag me at @perrysplate or #perrysplate so I can send you some love!
Homemade Chai Spice Blend
This homemade chai spice blend is the new pumpkin pie spice. Just sayin'.
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons cinnamon
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons ground cloves
- 1 Tablespoon ground cardamom
- 1 Tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients into a small lidded container (like a half pint sized mason jar) and shake until thoroughly combined. Store at room temperature.
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DANA
Tuesday 5th of November 2019
Rooibos tea is delicious and I bet Rooibos Chai is over the top. I like cream in any spice tea too!
Natalie Perry
Wednesday 6th of November 2019
I like cream or milk in my tea for sure. :)
Marie
Wednesday 15th of November 2017
I recently had chai tea a d it was unexpectedly and surprisingly yummy. I would like to prepare your recipe to have on hand but new to the tea thing. So how do I make a cup of this tea? Stir it into hot water?
Marie
Natalie Perry
Wednesday 15th of November 2017
Hi Marie! This spice blend wasn't really intended to be used to make tea. It would be a lot easier (and a lot less gritty) to simply buy chai tea bags at the store. This spice blend mimics the spices used in store-bought chai tea so you can use it in other things -- like baked goods or creamy drinks like this golden milk.