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Sage's Chai Tea


I got another gift in the mail today and decided to blog about it as I sit here and drink my second cup.   My sister, Laurene, sent me some Chai tea on this Christmas Eve and it really hits the spot as I take a break from wrapping presents and preparing food for tomorrow.  It was a very pleasant surprise to receive in the mail today.


 Laurene made this same tea for us on sister's weekend over Memorial Day weekend.  I loved it then and I love now.  I love this Chai tea so much that I texted her and told her I wanted to put it on my blog.  I didn't realize it had such a story to go along with it so now I want to share the story on this Christmas Eve, a most appropriate time.  

 This should be another "guest blog" like Aunt Velmas Waffle Cookies but Sage isn't here to write about it. You see, she died of ovarian cancer in September 2013 at the age of 24.  Sage was my nephew's girlfriend, my nephew who is Laurene's son.  Laurene told me Sage gave her this recipe the first time she came to Colorado to visit them and Laurene has been making it ever since.  Sage grew up drinking this tea that her family made on a regular basis, so it is actually Sage's family tradition.  Since Sage isn't here to share her family's recipe, I am putting it on my blog so we can all make this Chai tea and drink it as a celebration of Sage's life.

Chai Mix

 8 Tbsp. ginger
6 Tbsp. cardamon
4 Tbsp. cinnamon
2 Tbsp. clove
1 Tbsp. black pepper
Sage's parents order the Chai tea online at this website:


Makes 2 servings


 1 cup milk
1 cup water
2 tsp. chai black tea
1/2 tsp chai spice mix
1/4  tsp. sweetener of your choice  ( I used 2 tsp. for my sweet tooth)

 1.  Mix all ingredients in a pan and bring to a boil.

2.  Let it simmer for 5 minutes.

 3.  Strain liquid and enjoy!



Merry Christmas, everyone

Hug your loved ones tonight.  And remember those loved ones who are no longer with us. Their spirit will always be with you, especially on this Christmas Eve.

 And now it's snowing.  Thank you, Sage.












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