Cozy Creamy Crockpot Pumpkin Chai Latte Recipe
This creamy crockpot pumpkin chai latte is a cozy, slow-sipping fall drink made with real pumpkin puree, chai spices, and a secret splash of coconut milk. Set it and forget it for a warm, spiced latte that tastes better than any coffee shop version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- ¾ cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 4–5 chai tea bags (black tea-based, like Tazo or Stash)
- 4 cups whole milk (950 ml)
- 1 can (13.5 oz / 400 ml) full-fat coconut milk
- ⅓ cup packed brown sugar (70 g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- Pinch of black pepper
- Pinch of salt
- For serving: whipped cream, cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice for garnish, cinnamon sticks (optional)
Instructions
- In your crockpot, whisk together the pumpkin puree and about 1 cup of the whole milk until completely smooth.
- Add the remaining whole milk and the full can of coconut milk (including the creamy top layer and watery bottom). Whisk to combine.
- Stir in the packed brown sugar and vanilla extract until the sugar is mostly dissolved.
- Sprinkle in the pumpkin pie spice, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cardamom, pinch of black pepper, and pinch of salt. Whisk everything together.
- Submerge the chai tea bags in the liquid, making sure they are fully covered. Tuck the strings under the lid if needed.
- Cook on low for 2-3 hours. After about 1½ hours, give it a gentle stir and check the flavor. The longer it cooks, the stronger the chai flavor.
- Remove the tea bags, squeezing them gently against the side of the crockpot to extract any remaining flavor. Discard the bags.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or spice as desired. Add more brown sugar or spices if needed.
- Whisk one final time to ensure everything is evenly distributed.
- Ladle into mugs, top with whipped cream, a sprinkle of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice, and a cinnamon stick if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Don’t cook on high—low and slow prevents scalding and bitterness. For a stronger chai flavor, use 5-6 tea bags or steep for the full 3 hours. For a milder chai, use 3 tea bags and remove after 1½ hours. The latte tastes even better the next day as flavors meld. To reheat, gently warm on stovetop or microwave in 30-second intervals. For a dairy-free version, use oat milk instead of whole milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 210250
- Sugar: 1822
- Sodium: 150200
- Fat: 1215
- Saturated Fat: 810
- Carbohydrates: 2226
- Fiber: 23
- Protein: 57
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