Instant pot tea is one of the best ways to make Indian chai without any mess. You can make this method to make any of your favorite chai recipes in the instant pot.
Here are a few reasons why I loved to make instant pot tea
No mess and clean less: Yes I use my Pyrex bowl to make the Indian chai in the instant pot. This method helps in no milk sticking to the bottom of the pot and is very easy to clean in a minute.
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Zero monitoring. I put a bowl of instant pot tea mix or instant pot tea concentrate, close the lid and continue with my work and my tea is ready in minutes.
Even when I travel I take my instant pot to stay in the hotels and make my own Indian chai in the instant pot.
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What are masala chai ingredients?
Masala chai ingredients vary depending on people and family tastes. Many call their family recipe an authentic masala chai recipe. I have tried making varieties of masala chai like kadak masala chai recipe, Punjabi chai recipe, Gujarati chai masala recipe, etc but this is the easiest and closest chai recipe you can make without compromise in taste.
How to make an instant pot tea recipe?
We need loose tea powder,1/3tsp of dry ginger powder,2-3 crushed cardamom,5crushed peppercorn,1clove, and a small piece of cinnamon with some milk and sugar. I’m using available ingredients at home to make this masala chai.
You can use any spice mentioned above to make this instant pot tea recipe. I even make mint tea in the instant pot. If you need the recipe please comment below.
what is masala chai?
Masala chai is a blend of milk and spices. Chai is just milk and tea leaves.
Can I make an instant pot chai latte similar to instant pot tea?
Yes please follow the same steps mentioned below to make chai latte in the instant pot.
What is the best pot for making Indian chai?
Right now my best pot for making Indian chai is an instant pot or you can try this Hawkins Indian chai pot
Step by step guide to making instant pot tea
In an instant pot, safe bowl add all the ingredients listed. Stir it well and keep it ready.
Inside the instant pot inner pot add 1 cup of water and place the trivet. On top of the trivet place the bowl with the ingredients.
Close the lid and set the steam mode for 2 minutes. With the venting knob in sealing position.
Do a natural release and open the lid of the instant pot. Stir the instant pot tea concentrate once again and filter it with a tea strainer.
Enjoy with your favorite cookies.
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Instant pot tea
Instant pot tea is also known as chai latte is a quick and zero monitoring instant pot tea recipe which can be made at home and better than Starbucks chai latte.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water for inner pot
- 1 cup water For instant pot tea recipe
- 1 cup milk
- 1/3 tsp dry ginger powder
- 2 number cloves
- 2-3 number cardamom
- 5-6 number peppercorn
- 1.5 tsp tea powder or use 2 tea bags
- 1 no cinnamon small piece
- sugar or any sweetener to taste
Instructions
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In an instant pot safe bowl add all the ingredients listed above. Stir it well and keep it ready.
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To the instant pot inner pot add 1 cup of water and place the trivet. On top of the trivet place the bowl with the ingredients.
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Close the lid and set the steam mode for 2 minutes. Make sure the venting knob in sealing position.
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Do a natural release and open the lid of the instant pot. Stir the instant pot tea concentrate once again and filter it with a tea strainer.
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Enjoy with your favorite cookies.
Recipe Notes
To make this instant pot tea you can add or remove any of the spices mentioned above.