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Cozy Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chai Latte Copycat

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A warm, comforting slow cooker pumpkin chai latte made with real pumpkin purée, black tea, and aromatic spices. This copycat recipe is easy to make, budget-friendly, and perfect for fall mornings or gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups water
  • 4 black tea bags (Assam or English Breakfast)
  • ½ cup pumpkin purée (100% pure)
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Pinch of black pepper

Instructions

  1. Pour 4 cups of water into the slow cooker. Add the 4 black tea bags. Turn the slow cooker to HIGH and let the tea steep for 30 minutes.
  2. After 30 minutes, remove the tea bags with a spoon and discard them. Stir the tea.
  3. In a small bowl, combine ½ cup pumpkin purée with about ½ cup of the hot tea from the slow cooker. Whisk until smooth, then pour the pumpkin mixture back into the slow cooker and stir.
  4. Pour in 2 cups whole milk and ½ cup heavy cream. Stir gently.
  5. Add ¼ cup packed brown sugar and 2 tablespoons maple syrup. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
  6. Add 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ginger, ¼ teaspoon cardamom, ⅛ teaspoon cloves, ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg, and a tiny pinch of black pepper. Whisk until fully incorporated.
  7. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  8. Switch the slow cooker to LOW and let it heat for another 1 ½ to 2 hours. Stir occasionally if possible.
  9. Taste and adjust spices or sweetness as needed before serving.
  10. Ladle into mugs. Top with whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon if desired.

Notes

For a dairy-free version, use oat milk or full-fat coconut milk and skip the heavy cream. For a less sweet latte, reduce brown sugar to 2 tablespoons and omit maple syrup. To make it a dirty chai, add a shot of espresso or ¼ cup strong brewed coffee per serving just before serving. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.

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