Slow Cooker Chai Hot Chocolate

•1 cinnamon stick or quill

•2 whole star anise

•4 whole cloves

•1-2 drops Ginger essential oil

•1 teaspoon ground cardamom

•1/2 teaspoon freshly ground fennel seeds

•1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

•Freshly ground black pepper

•8 cups (2L) milk

•400g dark chocolate, finely chopped

•Ground cinnamon, to serve

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1.Cook the cinnamon stick or quill, star anise, cloves, cardamom, fennel and allspice in a small frying pan over high heat, stirring, for 30 secs on until aromatic.

2.Transfer to a slow cooker. Season with pepper. Add the milk, chocolate and Ginger essential oil. Cook on low, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour or until mixture is smooth and heated through.

3.Divide among serving glasses. Sprinkle with chocolate and cinnamon.