Iced Chai Latte - A Beautiful Mess

I love a chai latte any time of the year. The spices in the tea paired with the creaminess of the milk are simply delicious! And with the warm weather, I always feel like having an ice-cold chai latte.

I don’t have the time or budget to grab one every time I feel like it, so I want to show you how to make the best iced chai latte at home.

What is a chai latte? Chai is a black (caffeinated) tea infused with spices such as cinnamon, cloves, ginger, cardamom, and star anise. Traditional chai tea comes from India.

And while a regular latte is an espresso mixed with milk, a chai latte is a chai tea mixed with milk that can be served hot or iced.

Related: If you love chai latte, try this Frozen Spiced Chai for a special treat!

How to make chai tea

Chai tea is black tea mixed with spices. Often one can find chai tea bags or loose tea that has already been blended. If so, you can soak and cool it according to package directions to use in this recipe.

If you can’t find chai tea bags, you can use this recipe/ratio to make your own tea: Blend 1 bag of black tea with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon cardamom, 1/8 teaspoon ginger, 1/8 teaspoon of cloves and a star anise.

If you want to make more than one serving at a time, or want to make a single serving with more than one tea bag, simply multiply the spice amounts accordingly. You can also customize them to your liking.

Learn how to cold brew tea to make larger batches of chai.

sweeteners

Sweeten your chai iced tea latte with 1-2 teaspoons honey syrup per serving. A simple syrup mixes better with ice drinks than honey because it has a thinner consistency.

Other sweetener options include: Plain syrup, maple syrup, stevia drops, or you can omit the sweetener altogether if you’d like.

milk and milk alternatives

For a single serving, I usually add 1/2 cup of whole milk. The amount of milk you add to the chai tea is up to you – some may prefer a milkier latte, others a stronger latte (less milk).

If you’re not sure, follow the recipe card below and see what you think. Then you can adjust the next time you make an iced chai latte.

Any percentage of milk can be used instead of whole milk, e.g. B. 2% or skimmed milk. You can also use a milk alternative like oat milk, almond milk, or soy milk.

Storage & Tips

The steeped tea and honey syrup are stored separately. Softened black tea can be stored in the refrigerator for at least a week.
If you like sipping your iced latte slowly, I recommend freezing some of the chai tea in ice cubes so the added ice doesn’t water down your latte too quickly.
Sprinkle some cinnamon on top when serving or add a cinnamon stick to taste.

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spicy black tea mixed with milk on ice

yield 1

Preparation 4 protocol

Cook 1 minute

In total 5 protocol

instructions

Steep the chai tea bag with water according to the instructions.
In a small glass, mix the cooled tea, milk and sweetener.
Stir to combine.
Fill the glass with ice.
Sprinkle the top with cinnamon or add a cinnamon stick (optional).

Remarks

If you can’t find chai tea bags, you can make your own tea by combining black tea with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon cardamom, 1/8 teaspoon ginger, 1/8 teaspoon cloves, and one star anise.
If you want to make more than one serving at a time, or want to make a single serving with more than one tea bag, simply multiply the spice amounts accordingly. You can also customize them to your liking.
Any percentage of milk can be used instead of whole milk, e.g. B. 2% or skimmed milk. You can also use a milk alternative like oat milk, almond milk, or soy milk.
If you like sipping your iced latte slowly, I recommend freezing some of the chai tea in ice cubes so the added ice doesn’t water down your latte too quickly.

Nourishment

nutritional information

Iced Chai Latte

amount per serving

% Daily Value*

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Note: Nutritional values are automatically calculated using Spoonacular for your convenience. Where appropriate, we recommend using your own nutritional calculations.

Iced Chai Latte – A Beautiful Mess