This has been my go-to edible gift for the holidays 5 years in a row now. I know I've shared a chai recipe on the blog before, but this is one special recipe. The candied ginger with the fragrant spices makes for a sweet and spicy creamy chai treat. The pink peppercorns give that extra pop of color that really makes the gift feel special. Placed in a glass jar (I love the look of Weck), with some tea filters and baker's twine - lovely.
Ingredients
1 tbsp whole pink peppercorns
1 tbsp whole black peppercorns
2 tbsp fennel seeds
1 tbsp coriander seeds
1 tsp whole cloves
4 tbsp chopped candied ginger
1 cup black tea (loose)
Preheat over to 350F. Combine cardamom, peppercorns, fennel, coriander, cloves, and cinnamon in a cookie sheet and toast for 15 mins. The spices will start to get really fragrant. Remove from oven and cool. With a rolling pin (or a potato masher, like I use) crush all the spices being sure to crumble the cinnamon sticks. Toss the spices in a bowl and add the ginger plus black tea. You got chai!
To brew, add hot water to 1 tbsp chai mix and let steep for 3-5 mins. Add in milk (we use almond!) and honey to taste. Use a cinnamon stick to stir and enjoy.
Such a great idea. I love edible gifts and this one sounds so quick and easy if you can find all ingredients at stores quickly. 🙂 Happy Holidays to you
Yes, it’s always such a hit! I usually order the pink peppercorns online but can find most everything else in the grocery store. Happy Holidays to you and yours, Jasmin!
THANKS FOR THE RECIPE! I love cardamom! Questions: Given 1 T of dry, how much hot water is used to brew the tea? How much milk? I do understand that to a certain degree it’s all to taste but if we’re to share as a gift, it might be nice to be able to advise. Thanks again!
Hi Christine! I recommended 1 tbsp of chai in a regular-sized teacup, so fill with water nearly to the brim, then add a splash of milk. Does that help?
Hey, Becca. Yeah, I think it does. I’ll check out the volume of a standard “tea cup” and work from there.
This looks awesome! I love tea!
Thank you for sharing the Chai recipe; can hardly wait to try it!
How many cups of tea does this make.? I would love to make a couple batches. Best recipe I’ve seen out there. Thank you so much.
Hi Angelique! This makes about 10-12 cups of tea (depending how much you use). Hope that helps!
Becca, I am DEFINITELY making these. This mix is GORGEOUS.
I’d love your to post a homemade Thai tea mix.
If you go to amazon and put all the ingredients in your cart, how many batches of this mix are you able to make and give as gifts?
What is that tied up there, a cinnamon stick and..?
A cinnamon stick and tea bags I rolled up.