Best Spiced Or Chai Coffee For Recipes

SPICED CHAI MIX

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One Christmas, my sister-in-law mixed up this drink for our family gathering. I asked for the recipe and have been enjoying it's warm, spicy flavor ever since. It tastes great with a warm blanket and a good book! -Dee Falk, Stromsburg, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield about 5 cups mix (26 servings).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 cups nonfat dry milk powder
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup unsweetened instant tea
3/4 cup vanilla powdered nondairy creamer
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
OPTIONAL GARNISH:
Whipped cream

Steps:

In a food processor, combine all dry ingredients; cover and process until powdery. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months., To prepare 1 serving: Dissolve 3 tablespoons mix in 3/4 cup of boiling water; stir well. Dollop with whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 75mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICED OR " CHAI " COFFEE FOR 2

Spiced or

I've been making this Mexican-East Indian flavored coffee for years and the thought never occurred to me of posting the recipe until recently. To "Chai-ify" the coffee, add 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper. I use our Bialetti stainless steel stove-top espresso coffee maker from Italy to prepare this. Feel free to substitute ground spices for the whole.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories Beverages

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 -3 tablespoons freshly ground coffee beans (full-bodied such as Sumatra, Espresso Roast, etc.)
1 inch piece cinnamon stick
2 -3 cardamom pods, cracked
2 -3 whole cloves
1/2 inch piece vanilla pod, split lengthwise or 1/16 teaspoon vanilla powder
2 -3 whole black peppercorns (optional) or 1/16 teaspoon black pepper (optional)
2 -3 whole allspice
1/16 teaspoon anise seed

Steps:

NOTE: the amount of ground coffee indicated is estimated. Adjust amount according to the type of coffee maker you use. In fact, all ingredient amounts are estimated.
Place the ground coffee in the coffee maker/basket. Fill the coffee maker with water. Please try to use filtered water if possible.
Add the spices.
Brew coffee.
Sit back and enjoy!
Serving suggestion: we like our coffee with heavy cream (aka whipping cream), a little bit of unrefined cane sugar (Sucanat) or agave nectar to sweeten.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.5, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 16.7, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 4, Sugar 0.1, Protein 1.1

CHAI-SPICED COFFEE CAKE MUFFINS

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Provided by Justin Chapple

Categories main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons finely ground chai (from 2 to 3 tea bags)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon finely ground chai (from 3 to 4 tea bags)
2 large eggs
3/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Confectioners? sugar, for dusting

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Make the topping: In a medium bowl, mix the flour with the oats, brown sugar, chai, and salt. With your hands, rub the butter into the mixture until incorporated, pressing it into small clumps. Freeze until chilled, about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, make the batter: Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper or foil liners. In another medium bowl, whisk the flour with the baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the 1 stick of butter with the granulated sugar and chai at medium speed until fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then beat in the sour cream and vanilla. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then gradually add the dry ingredients and beat until just incorporated.
Using a 3- to 4-tablespoon ice cream scoop, scoop the batter into the prepared muffin cups; top with the chilled topping. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

WARM SPICED CHAI

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My wife loves chai, but I have never been satisfied with any of the store-bought mixes, so I created my own. -Justin Weber, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 cardamom pods
1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns
5 cups water
1/4 cup honey
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
8 whole cloves
3 whole star anise
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
5 black tea bags
2 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Ground nutmeg, optional

Steps:

In a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle, combine cardamom pods and peppercorns; grind until aromas are released., In a large saucepan, bring water to boil. Add cardamom mixture, honey, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise and ginger; simmer 5 minutes or according to taste. Remove from heat. Add tea bags; cover and steep 5 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat milk. Strain tea, discarding spices and tea bags. Stir in hot milk and vanilla. Pour into mugs. If desired, sprinkle with nutmeg.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.