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Brenda Thompson

Homemade Chai Concentrate

5 from 2 votes
Enjoy the spicy flavors you love in this subtly sweet Homemade Chai Concentrate and enjoy chai lattes warm or cold. You’ll also save money and time by making them at home!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 66
Ingredients Equipment Method Video

Ingredients
  

For Concentrate
  • 8 cups water
  • 8 bags black tea
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 16 whole cloves
  • 16 whole cardamom seeds
  • 5 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
For Each Serving
  • ½ cup 2% milk

Equipment

  • Large Mesh Tea/Spice Ball
  • 4 Quart Slow Cooker
  • Souper Cubes

Method
 

  1. Combine all ingredients except milk in slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH 2 ½ hours.
  2. When done, strain mixture and discard solids. At this point tea may be stored and refrigerated up a week.
  3. Just before serving, stir in milk. I like the ratio of two parts chai tea mixture to one part milk but you can adjust to your preference. 
  4. Serve warm or chilled and enjoy!

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