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5-Minute Caffeine-Free Chai Mix

A quick-and-easy caffeine-free chai mix! The perfect solution for making this classic Indian beverage without caffeine in a snap. Just 6 ingredients and 5 minutes required!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 32 (1-tsp servings)
Calories: 101 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Indian , Vegan

Ingredients

MIX
  • 4 Tbsp ground cinnamon (cassia is best)
  • 3 Tbsp ground ginger
  • 4 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1 Tbsp ground black pepper (reduce by half for less spice)
  • 3/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 3/4 tsp ground cloves
FOR SERVING optional
  • 1-1 1/2 tsp chai mix
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup (or other sweetener to taste)
  • 1 cup Homemade coconut or almond milk* (or store-bought)

Instructions

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  1. To make mix, add all spices to a small jar and shake or stir thoroughly to combine. Will keep at room temperature up to 3 months. Or you can store it in the refrigerator if you prefer. Double the recipe if you intend to use it daily (it goes fast!).
  2. To make a HOT chai latte, add suggested amount of Chai Mix, sweetener of choice, and 2 tsp water to a mug (or small blender). Use a spoon to mix spices into water (or skip this step if blending). Then add warmed dairy-free milk of choice to your mug (or blender) and stir (or blend) to combine. The spice mix can settle to the bottom, but blending really helps! Keep a spoon handy to give it a stir when drinking if the spices need to be dispersed.
  3. To make an ICED chai latte, add suggested amount of Chai Mix, sweetener of choice, and 2 tsp water to a serving glass. Use a spoon to mix into a loose paste (you want as few clumps as possible). Then add several big ice cubes and top with dairy-free milk of choice. Stir to combine.
  4. In addition to being used to make chai lattes, we also think it would make a delicious spice mix for cookies, vegetables, smoothies, and more!

Notes

  • *If you want to add some tea, simply cut the amount of dairy-free milk in half and sub with strong brewed black tea.*Recipe (as written) makes ~2/3 cup chai mix.*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated for 1 chai latte with unsweetened coconut milk and suggested amount of sweetener.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Chai latte Calories 101 (5%) Carbohydrates 16.2g (5%) Protein 0.6g (1%) Fat 4.6g (7%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Sodium 5mg (0%) Fiber 1.7g (7%) Sugar 12.5g (25%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 32(1-tsp servings)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 101

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Chai latte
Calories 101 5%
Carbohydrates 16.2g 5%
Protein 0.6g 1%
Fat 4.6g 7%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Sodium 5mg 0%
Fiber 1.7g 7%
Sugar 12.5g 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.