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Chai for a crowd
Spiced milk tea simmered from whole spices. Warm, aromatic, and great for brunch.
- 20 min active
- Serves 12
- Warm drinks
Instructions
- Simmer spices. Simmer water with cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, ginger, and pepper for 10 minutes.
- Steep tea. Turn off heat, add tea bags, and steep 5 minutes. Remove bags.
- Add milk. Add milk and sugar and heat until steaming.
- Serve. Strain into mugs or a slow cooker on warm.
Hosting tip: Contains caffeine. Decaf black tea bags work the same way.
Make it ahead
Make it a day ahead, refrigerate, and rewarm in a slow cooker 1 hour before the party.
Great for
Serve it at holiday parties and Dry January parties. Planning the whole drink table? See how to set up a mocktail bar, and use the party calculator to figure out how much to make.
What you'll need
- 6-quart slow cookerKeeps drinks warm all night
- Glass mugs, set of 12Heatproof with handles
- Tea infuser ballMakes whole spices easy to remove
- Whole spice setCinnamon, cloves, star anise
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Questions
How do I keep it warm during a party?
Use a slow cooker on the warm setting for up to 4 hours. Stir occasionally and add a splash of liquid if it reduces.
Can I make it for more people?
Yes. Use the servings button next to the ingredients. Every amount updates automatically, from 1 glass up to 200.
