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Chai Masala Spice Mix

A simple homemade blend of warming spices to add to your usual cup of black tea.

Chai Masala Spice Mix
Time: 5 minutesMakes: A small spice jar
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This is a homemade serving idea, rather than a recipe for Melvins’ proprietary tea blends.

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon finely ground black pepper

Method

  1. Measure the spices into a clean, dry bowl.
  2. Stir until evenly mixed, then transfer to a clean, airtight spice jar.
  3. Start with about ¼ teaspoon per cup when preparing your usual black tea.
  4. Brew with water and milk as you normally would, then strain before serving. Adjust the amount of spice to taste.