Chai Tea Dry Mix

By cmschnettler

Ingredients

• 1 c. nonfat dry milk powder
• 1 c. powdered non-dairy creamer (french vanilla)
• 2 tsp. vanilla (see note)
• 1 &1/2 c. sugar or sweetener
• 1 &1/2 c. unsweetened instant tea
• 2 tsp apple pie spice, optional
• 4 tsp. ground ginger
• 4 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 3/4 tsp. ground cloves
• 2 tsp. ground cardamon
• 2 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp. ground allspice
• (Add vanilla into sugar. Let dry well (about 1 hour, then break into small lumps)

Preparation

Step 1

In large bowl, add creamer. Combine all dry spices in a blender, pulse until they become a fine powder consistency. Pour spices into bowl with creamer. Place sugar (not sweetener) in blender & pulse until fine, add to bowl. Repeat last step with tea & add to bowl. Mix all ingredients until well-combined. Store in airtight container.

To serve: Pour about 2 Tbs. tea mixture into strainer & 12 oz. mug of hot water. Let flavors blend 2 minutes, then remove strainer & tea mixture.