Best 6 Slow Cooker Chai Tea Recipes
Dive into the aromatic embrace of slow cooker chai tea, a captivating blend of flavors that will elevate your taste buds and warm your soul. With its rich history and comforting properties, chai tea has become a beloved beverage enjoyed worldwide. Now, with the convenience of a slow cooker, you can effortlessly create this flavorful elixir in the comfort of your own home. Whether you prefer a classic rendition or a unique twist, let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the best slow cooker chai tea recipe that will tantalize your senses and leave you craving more.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
SLOW COOKER CHAI
Easy version of chai tea, using whole spices and sweetened condensed milk. To vary the flavor, try adding a bit of star anise, fennel, allspice, vanilla bean, or nutmeg. For a sweeter tea, stir in a bit of brown sugar.
Provided by Seneca Schurbon
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian
Time 8h20m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pour water into the crock of a slow cooker. Stir in the ginger, cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and peppercorns. Turn to High; simmer for 8 hours.
- Steep tea bags in the hot spiced water for 5 minutes. Strain tea into a clean container. Stir in sweetened condensed milk; serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Cholesterol 8.3 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 42 mg, Sugar 13.4 g
SLOW-COOKED CHAI TEA
A friend of my mother's brought chai tea to her house. She told us in India it is served every day. I had never had it before, but I liked it so much that I came up with a recipe to re-create it. —Patty Crouse, Warren, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 4h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on high until heated through, 3-4 hours. Discard tea bags. Serve tea warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 48mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
SLOW COOKER DIRTY CHAI LATTE
Provided by Food Network
Categories beverage
Time 6h5m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- For the chai tea: Add the water (or milk) and chai tea powder to a slow cooker. Cook on low for 5 hours. Add some cinnamon sticks and star anise and cook for 1 hour more.
- For the dirty chai lattes: Ladle some of the slow cooker chai into each cup of coffee. Serve with some whipped cream and a cinnamon stick for garnish.
SLOW-COOKER CHAI TEA
A wonderful sweet and spicy aroma wafts from the slow cooker as this pleasantly flavored chai tea cooks. -Crystal Jo Burns, Iliff, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 8h20m
Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place first 5 ingredients on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose seasonings; tie securely with string. Place spice bag and water in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 8 hours. Discard spice bag., Add tea bags; steep, covered, 3-5 minutes according to taste. Discard tea bags. Stir in milk; heat through. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
SWEET SLOW COOKER HAM
This ham is so easy to put together and cook in a slow cooker, and with a meat thermometer you can't go wrong! The juices can be thickened with cornstarch at the end to make a glaze.
Provided by smoochthechef
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Ham Whole
Time 5h35m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Spread about 3/4 of the brown sugar into the bottom of the crock of your slow cooker to cover completely. Place ham atop the brown sugar with the flat side facing down. Pour pineapple over the ham. Rub remaining brown sugar over the ham. Pour chai tea latte concentrate over the ham.
- Place cover on the slow cooker and cook on Low until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the ham reads at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), about 5 1/2 hours. Baste ham once or twice with juices while cooking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.2 calories, Carbohydrate 40.1 g, Cholesterol 87.7 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 30.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 1689 mg, Sugar 39.3 g
CROCK-POT CHAI TEA
A chai tea recipe that is made in the crockpot. Found online at familycrockpotrecipes.com and storing it here for safe-keeping. I have not tried this yet,
Provided by Karabea
Categories Beverages
Time 2h
Yield 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine water, tea, sugar, cloves, cinnamon & ginger in Crock Pot.
- Cover; cook on High 2 to 2-1/2 hours.
- Strain mixture; discard solids. Stir in milk just before serving. Serve warm or chilled.
Tips:
- Use a variety of spices: Chai tea is traditionally made with a blend of spices, such as cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. You can also add other spices, such as nutmeg, star anise, or black pepper, to taste.
- Use fresh or dried spices: Fresh spices will give your chai tea a more intense flavor, but dried spices will also work well.
- Use whole spices or ground spices: Whole spices will give your chai tea a more complex flavor, but ground spices will be easier to dissolve.
- Steep the spices for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors of the spices to fully develop.
- Use a good quality black tea: The type of black tea you use will also affect the flavor of your chai tea. A strong, malty black tea will give you a more robust flavor, while a lighter, more delicate black tea will give you a more subtle flavor.
- Add sweetener to taste: Chai tea is traditionally sweetened with sugar, but you can also use honey, maple syrup, or another sweetener of your choice.
- Serve chai tea hot or cold: Chai tea can be enjoyed hot or cold. If you are serving it cold, be sure to let it cool completely before refrigerating.
Conclusion:
Chai tea is a delicious and versatile beverage that can be enjoyed year-round. With its blend of spices and black tea, chai tea is a great way to warm up on a cold day or cool down on a hot day. It is also a good source of antioxidants and other nutrients. So next time you are looking for a refreshing and healthy drink, reach for a cup of chai tea.
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