I tend to make a small batch of freshly ground ... pods open to reveal the seeds (discard the casing or use in tea), and blend the spices in a spice grinder or high-powered blender, or crush ...

Generally, whole spices are lightly crushed before being ... in the refrigerator for up to a week. The post How to make chai ...

Be careful not to overcook or burn the spices, as this can make the chai taste bitter ... crushed spices and heat for 1 minute. Then, add the tea, simmer for about 2 minutes, then add the sugar.

Watch the video above to learn how to make a pumpkin spice chai latte at home. (Note: If you prefer coffee to tea, follow these same steps but replace the tea with espresso.) Start by warming up 2 ...