Slow Cooker Chai Tea Latte – Make this coffeeshop favorite right at home in your crock pot! This drink is great to make for a crowd during the holidays or at a party!
Slow Cooker Chai Tea Latte
With the holiday season in full swing, I have been looking for more group drinks to serve to my friends and family. One of my favorite ways to serve drinks for a group is in a slow cooker! This may sound crazy but it works like a warmer so that you drinks come up nice and hot. You can use it for drinks like slow cooker lattes, slow cooker hot bourbon caramel apple cider, slow cooker pumpkin pie white hot chocolate, and now, slow cooker chai tea lattes!
I was inspired by our most popular recipe – the chai tea latte. This coffee shop favorite was so easy to turn it into a large-scale party drink and it tastes amazing!
Common questions about making a chai tea latte
What is a chai latte made of?
Chai lattes are usually made with water, milk, and black tea with chai spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, black pepper, ginger, cloves, and star anise. Most chai tea bags will some variation of those spices in it so as long as you get that type of tea, you should be good. Sometimes chai tea bags will have additional flavors in it such as vanilla listed.
Do chai lattes have caffeine in them?
Yes, chai lattes have caffeine in them since they are made with black tea leaves.
How much sugar is in a chai tea latte?
Usually chai tea lattes from places like Starbucks are pretty sweet but if you make it home, you can adjust the amount of sugar in the drink. If you want just a lightly sweetened tea then only use about 1-2 teaspoons honey, adding more to taste. Alternatively, you can use a different sweetener that fits into your diet better than honey but fair warning, that may effect the taste.
Are chai lattes dairy-free?
This chai tea latte recipe can be made dairy-free by using a dairy-free milk such as
- Soy
- Almond
- Oat
- Coconut
- Cashew
These will each impact the taste a bit so I usually try to use the most neutral tasting non-dairy milk. Depending on which milk you choose, it may or may not froth well. So far, I have only tested frothing soy milk and it worked great using an immersion blender.
Are chai lattes vegan?
Chai tea lattes can be made vegan very easily. With this recipe, use a non-dairy milk (listed above) and instead of honey, use a vegan sweetener such as pure maple syrup.
Looking for more holiday drinks? Check these recipes out!
- Eggnog Latte
- Slow Cooker Pumpkin Pie White Hot Chocolate
- Gingerbread Latte
- Peppermint Hot Chocolate
- Cranberry Moscow Mule
Slow Cooker Chai Tea Latte
Slow Cooker Chai Tea Latte - Make this coffeeshop favorite right at home in your crock pot! This drink is great to make for a crowd during the holidays or at a party!
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 4 chai tea bags
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1/2 cup honey
- 4 cups milk
Instructions
- In a small pot over high heat, bring the water to a boil. Once boiling, transfer to a slow cooker and add in the chai tea bags. Turn the slow cooker on to HIGH and place the lid on top. Let steep for 15-20 minutes.
- Add in the remaining ingredients and stir. Cover and cook for 2-2 1/2 hours.
- Remove the tea bags and cinnamon sticks before serving.
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