Here’s a good Chai mix – the cardamom is pretty expensive usually so if you can’t get it, do 1-1/2 teaspoons nutmeg. Even though it’s in the 90’s here on my little patch of heaven (it’s August, after all….) I’m thinking a mug of chai during those snow filled winter days!

Pumpkin pie spice would work in a pinch with the addition of a bit of allspice and maybe crushed black pepper. Let me know how it turns out.

 This is also a nice blend to add to a pot of black tea.

Chai spice mix – all spices are dried, ground – just mix everything up and store in pantry

1 teaspoon ea: allspice, nutmeg, cloves and  cardamom

2 teaspoons cinnamon 

2-3 teaspoons ground ginger 

1/4 teaspoon or so crushed black pepper (optional)