Instant Chai Tea Mix

Today's recipe is one that I, myself, still haven't tasted. I made it for my sister-in-law for Christmas after conferring with my mom-in-law to see what she is into nowadays. She got a tea tumbler too - which I might add, was pretty durn nifty! If I drank tea, I'd be jealous :) This mix was really easy to make and was easy to package up as a gift. I do want to make a batch for us because my husband loves chai tea. Who knows, maybe I will too!

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What you need:

• 1 cup vanilla sugar (1 tsp. vanilla and 1 cup sugar: see directions)
• 3/4 cup dry nonfat milk powder
• 3/4 cup nondairy coffee creamer
• 3/4 cup unsweetened tea
• 1 tsp. ginger
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. cloves
• 1/2 tsp. cardamom
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp. white pepper (optional)

Directions:

1. Mix together 1 tsp. vanilla and 1 cup sugar. Spread onto a lined baking sheet and let dry 2 to 3 hours.
2. In a food process, grind together all ingredients.
3. Store in an airtight container.
4. To make: add 2 to 3 tsp. mix to 1 cup hot water.

*We put it in a little Christmas tin, along with the recipe to make more :)

Recipe from Happy Hour Projects