Golden Chai Mix for Turmeric Chai Latte

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp powdered turmeric (preferably organic)
• 2.5 to 3 tsp ground cardamom (, to flavor preference)
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp saffron (6 strands) (, optional)
• 1 1/2 cup non dairy milk (, divided)
• 2 tsp sugar or sweetener of choice

Steps

1. 1

   Add the turmeric, cardamom, cinnamon, black pepper, clove and ginger to a bowl or container and mix. Powder the saffron strands between your fingers and mix in. Store in airtight container in a dry, cool, dark storage for upto 3 months

2. 2

   Heat 1/4 cup non dairy milk with 1 tsp golden chai mix and 2 tsp sweetener of choice, until boiling. Pour in 1.25 cup as is or frothed non dairy milk. Pour gently in as some non dairy milks tend to separate if suddenly heated.

3. 3

   Bring to just about a boil. (You can add in some loose tea leaves or a black tea bag for a chai as well). Pour into cups( strain if needed). Serve as is or topped with whipped coconut cream.

4. 4

   Heat 1/4 cup non dairy milk with 1 tsp mix and 2 tsp sweetener of choice, until boiling. Mix or blend with 1 to 1.5 cups cold non dairy milk and ice.

5. 5

   Heat 1/4 cup non dairy milk with 1 tsp mix and 2 tsp sweetener of choice, until boiling. Blend with vanilla ice cream or frozen banana + non dairy milk as needed depending on consistency preference.