Cooking Thursday

 The recipe I'm sharing today is a little different, but might be something you can use this time of year.

This is a Chai Tea mix that we really enjoy.  I'm not a coffee or tea drinker, but this is so good!  I made it last year as a little gift for family members and some friends.  This year I made it for the other managers at work.  So, if you're looking for a fun little gift, this is a good one.

Chai Tea

2 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

3/4 teaspoon ground cloves

3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom, optional

1 teaspoon ground allspice

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 1/2 cups unsweetened instant tea, regular or decaf, a powdered mix that's sometimes called "unsweetened iced tea"

1 3/4 cups sugar

1 cup nonfat dry milk powder

1 cup powdered nondairy creamer

1 cup French vanilla-flavored powdered nondairy creamer

Measure all dry ingredients into a blender or food processor. Pulse or puree until well-combined and mixture becomes a fine powder. Transfer to an air-tight jar or container or spoon into gift jars.

To make the tea stir 2 heaping tablespoons of mix into a mug of boiling water. 

Makes 6 cups mix

I put my mix jars into kraft bags, attached cute labels, tied on with christmas cording and bells.