Instant Chai Mix

This quick recipe makes 10 servings of chai mix, perfect for gift-giving. It comes from the Pillsbury Christmas 2007 Cookbook. Chai is a sweet, spiced, hot tea, flavored with milk, coriander, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. It is comforting, wonderfully spicy and fragrant. To make chai, follow the directions below for Instant Chai. If you are giving the mix as a gift, be sure to include a copy of the directions!




Instant Chai Mix
Ready in 5 minutes
Makes 10 Servings

1/2 cup sugar
2/3 cup instant tea mix
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon cloves

In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well. Carefully pour mixture into a decorative, 1-pint food storage container. (I've used a ziploc for easy shipping).

Write directions for Instant Chai (recipe below) on a decorative card; attach directions to the storage container.


Instant Chai
Ready in 5 minutes
Makes 1 serving

2 tablespoons Instant Chai Mix
1/2 cup boiling water
1/4 cup warm milk

Spoon the Instant Chai Mix into coffee cup or mug. Pour boiling water over the mix; stir to blend. Stir in the warm milk.