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Chai Tea Latte Mix in a Mug

Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword chai latte mix, chai tea mix, gift in a mug, homemade chai
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 mug
A single-serving chai latte mix of creamer, tea and warm spices, shaken together in a bag. Stir it into hot water, or tuck the bag in a mug as a gift.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons powdered French vanilla creamer
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon unsweetened instant black tea
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/32 teaspoon ground cloves (a very small pinch)
  • Optional: a tiny pinch each of black pepper and nutmeg
  • 8 ounces very hot water (to serve)

Directions

  • Put the dry ingredients in a small zip-top bag, close it, and shake until mixed.
  • To give as a gift, tuck the bag into a mug lined with tissue and add a spoon or small whisk.

Notes

Empty the packet into a mug, pour in the hot water, and stir hard 20 to 30 seconds until dissolved. Drink right away. Gift tag idea: mix the whole packet with 8 ounces of steaming water, stir about half a minute, and sip. Store dry mix sealed in a cool, dry place; best within about 6 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 21g | Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 2.6g | Saturated Fat: 2.3g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 0.6g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 8.4mg | Iron: 0.2mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 mug); powdered French vanilla creamer counted as flavoured powdered creamer. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.