Chai tea is a type of tea that originates from India and is made with black tea and a mixture of warming spices like cinnamon, cloves, and ginger, among others. The spices used in chai tea can vary depending on the recipe, but some common ones include:
- Cardamom
- Allspice
- Cinnamon
- Cloves
- Ginger
These spices can be mixed together to create a chai spice blend that can be used in a variety of recipes, including chai tea lattes, apple chai oatmeal cups, or chocolate chai overnight oats. Other recipes suggest using nutmeg, black pepper, and fennel seeds, or adjusting the amount of ginger and adding more cinnamon or even a teaspoon of coconut sugar or brown sugar for a sweeter chai. Homemade chai spice mix can be stored in a jar and kept in the spice cabinet for up to 3 months.
