Mason Jar Food Gift 🫙
This easy Chai Drink Mix Recipe is the perfect homemade holiday gift, resulting in a beautifully spiced dry blend that can be mixed into hot liquid for a warm, comforting beverage.
Packaged in a mason jar, it’s a thoughtful and delicious present for tea and coffee lovers!
The mix combines the creamy sweetness of milk and cream powder with a traditional blend of warming chai spices, including ginger, cinnamon, and cardamom.
This dry mix is highly versatile and can be prepared with hot water, black tea, or even coffee for a homemade chai latte.
With only 10 minutes of prep time, you can quickly whip up a batch for yourself or create several jars for your gift-giving list.
Serving Suggestions and Customization 🤎
The beauty of this chai drink mix lies in its versatility.
It can be enjoyed hot, mild, caffeinated, or caffeine-free!
Three Ways to Serve
To prepare the beverage, use 2 Tablespoons of the dry mix per mug and mix into the hot liquid.
- Traditional Chai (with Tea): Stir the mix into a cup of hot, strongly brewed black tea for a classic chai experience.
- Chai Latte (with Coffee): Mix the chai blend into a cup of hot coffee for a decadent, spiced latte.
- Caffeine-Free: Stir the blend into plain hot water or hot decaffeinated tea, making it a wonderful, comforting drink for children or for a quiet evening.
The Spice Blend
The combination of ginger, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and black pepper creates a fragrant, balanced, and warming flavor profile.
If you prefer a stronger kick, you can slightly increase the amount of black pepper or ginger for a spicier mix.
Gifting and Storage Tips 🎀
This recipe is designed to be a gift, and a few key tools and presentation ideas can make the process smooth and the gift even better.
Presentation Perfect
- Mason Jars: A pint-sized mason jar will hold one batch of this recipe perfectly. Use a wide-mouth jar to make spooning the mix easier for the recipient.
- Canning Funnel: Use a canning funnel to pour the mix into the jars cleanly and quickly, preventing spices from coating your countertop.
- Gift Basket Idea: Pair the jar of chai mix with a new mug, a box of black tea bags, or a small bag of quality coffee beans to create a complete gift set for any beverage enthusiast.
Gift Tag
Provide instructions for preparation (2 Tablespoons mix per cup of hot liquid) along with your chai mix gift.
Chai Drink Mix Recipe
Prep time: 10 minutes
Total time: 10 minutes
🥣 Ingredients
- 1 cup Powdered Milk
- 1/2 cup Powdered Heavy Cream 🥛
- 1 1/2 cups Sugar
- 3 t Ground Cinnamon
- 2 t Ground Ginger
- 1 t Ground Cloves
- 1 t Ground Cardamom
- 1/2 t Black Pepper
🥄 Supplies
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk (best for mixing dry ingredients)
- Measuring Cup and Spoons
- Mason Jar (pint size)
- Canning Funnel
📝 Instructions
- Measure and Combine: Measure all the dry ingredients (powders, sugar, and spices) and pour them into a mixing bowl.
- Whisk: Whisk the ingredients together thoroughly until they are well combined and there are no visible lumps of sugar or milk powder.
- Jar the Mix: Use the canning funnel to pour the mix into a clean mason jar. Screw the lid on tightly.
- Prepare Beverage (Recipient Instructions): To make a drink, add 2 Tablespoons of the chai mix to a cup of hot water, hot black tea, or hot coffee. Stir or whisk until dissolved and enjoy!
Ready to Mix Up This Warm Gift? ⬇️
This Chai Mix is an easy, budget-friendly way to make a thoughtful, homemade gift.
It’s perfect for showing appreciation to teachers, neighbors, or co-workers.
Will you mix this with tea or coffee first?
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