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5-Minute Caffeine-Free Chai Mix Recipe

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This 5-Minute Caffeine-Free Chai Mix is a comforting and aromatic blend of warming spices perfect for making cozy chai lattes without caffeine. Combining ground cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, black pepper, nutmeg, and cloves, this homemade mix offers a rich flavor that can be enjoyed hot or iced with your choice of dairy-free milk and sweetener. It also doubles as a flavorful spice mix for baking and cooking.

Ingredients

Chai Spice Mix

  • 4 Tbsp ground cinnamon (cassia is best)
  • 3 Tbsp ground ginger
  • 4 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1 Tbsp ground black pepper (reduce by half for less spice)
  • 3/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 3/4 tsp ground cloves

For Preparing Chai Latte

  • 1-1 1/2 tsp chai mix per serving
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup (or other sweetener to taste)
  • 1 cup homemade coconut or almond milk (or store-bought, warmed or cold as desired)
  • 2 tsp water per serving
  • Ice cubes (for iced chai latte)

Instructions

  1. Make the Chai Mix: Combine all the ground spices – cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, black pepper, nutmeg, and cloves – in a small jar. Shake or stir thoroughly to mix evenly. Store the mix at room temperature for up to 3 months or refrigerate if preferred. Consider doubling the mix for frequent use since it is consumed quickly.
  2. Prepare Hot Chai Latte: In a mug or small blender, add 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons of chai mix, sweetener of choice, and 2 teaspoons of water. Stir well to dissolve the spices into the water or blend if using a blender. Warm 1 cup of dairy-free milk and add it to the mug or blender. Stir or blend again to combine. The spice mix tends to settle, so use a spoon to stir during drinking to redistribute flavors.
  3. Prepare Iced Chai Latte: In a serving glass, combine 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons of chai mix, sweetener of choice, and 2 teaspoons of water. Stir thoroughly to form a loose paste with minimal clumps. Add several large ice cubes and pour 1 cup of dairy-free milk over the ice. Stir well before serving.
  4. Alternative Uses: Use the chai spice mix as a flavorful addition to cookies, roasted vegetables, smoothies, or any recipe where you want a warm, spiced flavor boost.

Notes

  • The chai mix can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 months in a sealed container.
  • Adjust the amount of black pepper based on your spice tolerance; reducing it will lessen the heat.
  • Maple syrup can be substituted with other sweeteners such as honey, agave, or sugar according to preference.
  • Blending the hot chai latte helps prevent spice sediment and creates a smoother texture.
  • For a creamier chai latte, use homemade coconut or almond milk, warmed for hot drinks or cold for iced.
  • This mix is caffeine-free, making it suitable as an evening beverage or for those avoiding caffeine.

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