For one small jar (about 5-6 tablespoons)

3 teaspoons ground cinnamon (cassia or Saigon)

2 teaspoons ground Ceylon cinnamon*

2 teaspoons ground ginger

1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg

1 teaspoon ground cloves

1 teaspoon ground allspice

1-2 teaspoons ground vanilla bean powder*

OPTIONAL

1/4-1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom*

1/8 teaspoon finely ground black pepper*

For a Small Batch (about 1 tablespoon or 3 teaspoons)

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ceylon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

1/8 teaspoon ground allspice

1/4 teaspoon ground vanilla bean powder

If you want to add the optional cardamom and black pepper to this small batch add a tiny pinch of each. 1/16th of a teaspoon should be fine.