Needed: 2 bags black tea (any kind), 1/2 teaspoon cardamom, 1/2 teaspoon allspice, 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cloves, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg and 5 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk.
Fill a tea pot with 5-6 cups water. Add the tea bags and bring to a boil. Stir in the spices and turn the heat down to low. When you are ready to serve add 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk to each cup. Pour in the hot tea and stir to dissolve the milk. Serve with a cinnamon stick! xo. Elsie
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This sounds really delicious! Chai is the best, especially with this chilly weather π
How long do you think this mix would last? My MIL’s boyfriend really likes Chai, and it might be nice to make a homemade mix for the holidays…
Yes yes yes! I love chai, but I’m not the biggest fan of buying the tea bags. Oh I’m so excited to try this.
Question though: I tend to stick to the time limit for steeping the tea bags in the hot water (Typically 3-5 minutes for black tea). Do you follow that time limit for this recipe?
need to definitely try this!
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Elise- Yes, for this recipe I steeped the tea for about 3 minutes. You like your chai very black then you can steep for a little longer. π
I’m a Chai feind! I may have to give this a go!
I love chai! I’ve been making my own tea combinations for years and this is pretty close to it! Delicious thanks for the inspiration!
This looks wonderful! I can’t wait to give it a try. I also highly recommend adding white pepper to the mix if you like a little extra kick of spice!
Oooh yum! Excited to try this!
I’m so happy you posted this. I’m absolutely in love with Chai. I work in a coffee shop so I’m always working with it, but have always wanted to try making my own.
sounds great!
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Perfect!
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this is what i’m talking about! i LOVE CHAI! i must try this π
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can’t wait to try this recipe!!! sounds awesome & yummy.
we’re also obsessing over your nail polish color! it’s awesome & yummy!!
xo. c & v
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will try to make this.. π thank you Elsie.. π
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I love spiced chai! I’ve never tried to make it from scratch. Thank you for the recipe.
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This sounds great! Will be bookmarking for myself and sending this to a few friends who love chai π
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Oh the deliciousness of chai! Bookmarking this page.
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I love chai thanks for the recipe! also her fingernail polish is a great color π
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Thanks for the recipe – I’m still searching for my favorite one π
I love any kind of chai!
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YESSSS!!! I am so excited that I have all of this in my pantry!!! I think…LOL
noms. love that nail polish color!
Yummy!
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Happy Birthday wishes Elsie! π
I absolutely love Chai, I can’t wait to try this recipe!
I finally perfected my chai recipe too! It tastes just like the steaming hot, clay cups of chai I enjoyed while traveling in India. I posted my favorite recipe here: http://whitbnimble.wordpress.com/2012/10/09/30-while-im-30-october-update/
Mm chai is my favorite ever.
xo, Clare
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Sounds perfect! A good fall/winter change up from traditional hot coco…must try!
I approve! Haha, my mom is indian, so even though we live in Denmark, she likes to dig up real spices for cooking at chai tea! It’s lovely π
i have to try this once i’m done with my south beach phase 1. i’m a HUGE chai fan, so this is interesting with condensed milk (my fav!)
Can’t wait to try this! My husband loves Chai!
LOVE CHAI… it’s great iced too!
LOVE the pictures on this blog! π
I think I have all of these ingredients, I’m going to try this tomorrow! Thanks Elsie!
mmmh perfect for this cold weather!
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thanks for sharing! will try to make this someday!
the spiced chai sound delicious π
p.s. happy birthday Elsie π
may God bless you with more years of happiness, creativity and love. You are a daily inspiration for so many people and I admire you a lot. A big hug for you.
Oooh! I’ve been looking for a good chai recipe! Can’t wait to try this!
Theresa
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sounds perfect. I normally use the powder but making your own sounds great. must try!
I’m not a chai fan however have a lot of friends and work colleagues who devour it like water. i shall definitely keep this recipe at my sleeve for special events.
With this recipe at hand I can finally skip the long line at the Coffeeshop every morning and make it myself instead: yay!
Oh! I love chai tea!
Great idea to drink while working on my blog this morning!
x
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Great recipe, can’t wait to try it I’ve been trying to find the perfect recipe for ages now!!
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Really great and perfect for day. Have a nice day and many reasons to smile. “O)
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hi elsie, in my old recipe we swap the sugar for honey and boil it with milk (whole milk or bio milk is the best) this gives it a better taste π
Hmmm, sound yummy!x
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anything with cinnamon and im in:)
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Hi!! I just want to say I love your blog. I knew about it a few months ago, and from that moment I fell in love with all the things you show in it. IΒ΄m Spanish, but I live in London. I love all Emma’s recipes, Elsie’s pictures and designs and Jeremy’s music. Thank you a lot for all that stuff…
I also add black pepper and star anise. Chai is so delicious!
I have my masala chai tea mix lying on the shelf for like a year and a was searching for the recipe worth to try it… And finally, ta-daaa!!! I’m drinking my third cup today. It’s spicy, sweet, warm and I’m pretty sure this will be my everyday morning ritual for couple of weeks now. Thank you, girls. You’re the best! π
xo Misha
All I need is cardamom and I can make this! Love it! Sounds super delicious!
Awesome! I love Chai π Thanks for the recipe! Oh and Happy birthday Elsie π
YUM.
xo
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Ξ just came back from school and saw this. I made it after lunch…Oh my God. I have never drunk something like this before. It definately smells like christmas…!
I’ll have to try this!
Also, random question, what color is your nail polish?? It’s so pretty!!
Aww! I don’t know if you’re going to notice this and answer me, but can you tell me what nail polish color/brand is that? It’s so pretty!
I’ve never tried to make my own chai – this sounds fun! Thanks!
Christina
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Great recipe. My mother-in-law can heat the milk in the pot with the tea, but I always get distracted and it ends up boiling over. I have never tried sweetened condensed milk. Thanks for the tip!
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Yum, I love chai! Great recipe, looks super easy too which is great – way better than buying the big box of the pre-made stuff. Might have to sneak this into dinner (adding some rum perhaps?)
Strive to Thrive,
Nic
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chai lattes are my favourite warm winter drink!i never thought of making this myself!thank you for sharing this yummy recipe π
I’m sooo glad I found this recipe! this will be perfect for the weather here now! (kinda gloomy and rainy) Thank you! will definitely try this one out! π
YUMMY! I’m gonna try that out really soon!
xxx Lena
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you could alway try David’s Tea Coco Chai Rooibos. Delicious!!
Thanks so the recipe, will have to try soon! Stop by my blog if you have the chance, currently featuring a DIY pink glittery pumpkin, my floral crown, a cat print dress, and a give-away!
xoxo
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sounds yummy!
When I ran a Cafe back in my home town, we had a house spice mix that was very similar to this, but instead of brewing it together, we made a huge vat of spice syrup! We would stock the pantry with it and it lasted for weeks!
Loving her nail polish too!
i have some questions
you said 2 tea bags is it the bags that we use for 1 cup?
how do you use cardamom, with hull or without?
and ginger, planed or powder???
thanks for this great recipe!!! will try after answers π
This looks gorgeous and I can imagine the beautiful A/W smell!!
This is so perfect! I love love love chai latte’s, but I’ve never been able to find a good home recipe. I can’t wait to try this one out.
Xo, Kelsey
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OMG that sounds absolutely divine! I am totally going to give this a try at Thanksgiving while my sister and her family are here! She would love this just as much as me I bet!
Forgte the chai! Let’s talk about that gorgeous nail color! What color and where pretty please π I love it!
AH! I’m so happy that you posted this! I always spend money on chai latte’s because I can never get the recipe right at home. I literally made one this morning at home, hated it, and went out to get some today. So i’ll definitely be trying this! Thanks!
Yummy!
Can’t wait to try this.
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Oh lord I LOVEEEE chai tea. Need to make this ASAP!
Since I quit coffee in August, this is so wonderful! Thank you:)
the nail colour is perfect with the cup of chai! looks dreamy
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this looks delicious! And I love the nail polish color! What is it?
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This is utterly delicious. I must make it tonight after dinner..:)
Made this this morning, it’s delicious! Thanks for the recipe! I put sweetened whipped vanilla cream on top, it was awesome!
I love making my own chai mix I like to use the loose leaf variety and add some vanilla sugar!
So good π
Becky
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Oh, yum yum yum! This looks so good, Elsie! I love chai so this is perfect for me!
X
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This sounds and looks amazing!
xx
Kelly
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i never had a spiced chai, but this looks really nice!
thanks for sharing π
xo, cheyenne
I’ve been making my own Chai for years. My secret is to put all the spices in a blender along with some brown sugar and whip it up so that everything is finely ground and blended well. Then I make my black tea and add almond milk and some of the spices to it. Beyond good… π
It’s great how simple this sounds for such a yummy drink. You’ve inspired me to try some new recipes on my next free day x
Just made this – SO yummy! Really, how can you go wrong with sweetened condensed milk?! Thank you for the recipe.
I am a chai FREAK! I am excited to try this recipe!
This recipe sounds delicious! I can’t wait to try it.
Have you ladies been to Gem of India in town? They have some of the most delicious chai in the world there… but since I’m now living hundreds of miles away from good ol’ Springfield MO I’ll have to try your recipe now.
That nail polish is Commander In Chic, I believe