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Chai Tea Mix
1 C nonfat dry milk powder
1 C powdered non-dairy creamer
1 C French vanilla flavored powdered non-dairy creamer
2-1/2 C granulated sugar
1-1/2 C unsweetened instant tea
2 tsp. ground ginger
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. ground cardamom
In a large bowl, combine milk powder, non-dairy creamer, vanilla flavored creamer, sugar and instant tea. Stir in ginger, cinnamon, cloves and cardamom. In a blender or food processor, blend one cup at a time, until mixture has the consistency of fine powder. To serve: Stir two heaping tablespoons of Chai Tea Mix into a mug of hot water.
Note: If desired, omit French vanilla creamer and substitute with teaspoons vanilla extract. Mix the vanilla into the sugar, let it dry, and then break the sugar into small lumps. Follow the same procedure as above.
*Recipe derived from Recipe Goldmine.
More Information per the Chai Tea.Org web site: Chai (pronounced as a single syllable and rhymes with "pie") is the word for tea in many parts of the world. It is a centuries-old beverage which has played an important role in many cultures. Chai from India is a spiced milk tea that has become increasingly popular throughout the world. It is generally made up of rich black tea, heavy milk, a combination of various spices and some sort of sweetener. The spices used vary from region to region and among households in India. The most common are cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and pepper.
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