First, you need to prepare the orange. Wash and dry the orange, and preheat your oven to 200 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice the orange into 1/8 inch thick rounds and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the orange sliced, turning occasionally, until dry (about 2-3 hours).
Make your spice mix: combine the dried orange and remaining ingredients (except the tea) in a large bowl and toss to combine. Store the spice blend and the tea in separate airtight containers (can be kept up to 6 months).
To serve chai: simmer 2 tablespoons of the chai spices with 1 1/4 cups milk, 3/4 cup water, and 1 tablespoon sugar for 25 minutes. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of Darjeeling tea and steep for 3 minutes. Strain into 2 large mugs and serve immediately.
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