Escape the ordinary and embark on a journey of harmonious balance between bold flavors of spice, and sweetness with exquisite Iced Chai Latte.
What is an Iced Chai Latte?
This cold drink is a delicious fusion of chai tea bags, aromatic spices, honey, and creamy milk flavor, offering a refreshing twist to the classic chai experience. Whether you’re a chai enthusiast or a newcomer to this exotic drink, this recipe promises to elevate your summer drink to a new level.
Ingredients For an Iced Chai Latte
For this Iced chai tea latte recipe, I wanted to give it a more fun touch and an image that you crave! For this, fill espresso in a bear-shaped silicone mold. This way is optional, but it is ideal if you have a coffee shop, bar, or restaurant so your drink is Instagrammable and the molds are easy to find on Amazon.
- Espresso: If you are one of those who like caffeine, we will use 1-2 shots of espresso, I made it in a bear mold to give it a more fun touch! Cold brew is another option to use but takes longer to prepare than espresso and has a higher caffeine content.
- Chai Tea Bags: 2 tea bags will be enough for this fun drink! By using chai tea bags, we avoid making homemade chai concentrate or using tazo chai concentrate, which is also another option to make this recipe, but this way we save time!
- Milk: I used Almond milk, but it is optional to use oat milk, soy milk, or coconut milk, which serves as a liquid base, providing a nutty nuance that harmonizes with the other ingredients. It is also a dairy-free alternative for people with lactose sensitivity.
- Vanilla Extract: Optional but I recommended it for a subtle hint of sweetness and depth taste.
- Chai Spiced syrup: The concentrate is sweetened with a little touch of maple syrup (homemade). This ingredient is optional to enhance the flavor, but you can also use any sweetener.
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)
How to Make an Iced Chai Latte?
Before you start making this recipe, gather all the ingredients to ensure a smooth and efficient preparation process.
Instructions:
To make a single-serve dirty chai latte, fill a glass with plenty of ice cubes, pour in 2 oz of chai tea, and pour your preferred milk leaving room for the espresso. And ready you will have your delicious Iced chai Latte ready to enjoy!
Variation of an Iced Chai Latte
Here you have creative variations to suit different tastes and preferences.
Here are some other recipes with coffee to consider: Espresso Martini, Gingerbread Latte, and White Russian.
1.- Experiment with tea blends: Try different black tea blends to discover unique flavor profiles. Earl Gray or chai-spiced teas add an extra layer of complexity.
2.- Sweetener options: Customize the sweetness level by using honey, agave nectar, or maple syrup as sugar alternatives.
3.- Chai Ice Cubes: Freeze leftover chai concentrate into ice cubes. Use them in your Iced Chai Latte to prevent them from diluting as they melt.
4.- Chai Frappe: Blend ice, chai concentrate, and milk in a blender for a chai frappe. Top with whipped cream for a treat.
5.- Spice intensity: Make homemade chai concentrate by using spices like cardamom, cinnamon, whole cloves, ginger, star anise, and black pepper. Adjust the amount of whole spices to control the intensity of the spice flavor. Increase or decrease according to your preference and use cinnamon sticks as a garnish!
How to Make Chai Concentrate?
For 8 servings.
1.- In a saucepan, combine 4 cups water, 4 black tea bags, and 4-6 whole spices, like cardamon, cinnamon sticks, clove, star anisette, black peppercorns, 4 oz maple syrup, and fresh ginger slices.
2.-Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat. Once it boils, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse.
3.- If you prefer a sweetened chai concentrate, add your chosen sweetener during the simmering process. Stir well to dissolve the sweetener.
4.- After simmering, remove the saucepan from the heat and let the chai concentrate cool to room temperature. The longer it sits, the more intense the flavor will be.
5.- Once cooled, strain the chai concentrate using a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a pitcher, discarding the tea bags and whole spices.
Refrigerate the chai concentrate in a mason jar for at least 2 hours or overnight to cool completely.
Notes:
Here are some important notes to keep in mind when you make this recipe:
- Store the chai tea already made in an airtight glass jar in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Conclusion:
The Iced Chai Latte is more than just a drink; It’s an experience: a symphony of spices, tea, and creamy goodness that refreshes and invigorates. Whether you enjoy it as a morning pick-me-up, an afternoon treat, or a delicious evening treat, this recipe promises to transport you to a world of flavors.
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Iced Chai Latte
Escape the ordinary and embark on a journey of flavor with the exquisite Iced Chai Latte, ensuring a harmonious balance of bold spice and smooth sweetness.
Ingredients
- 1-2 shots of espresso or 1 espresso bear.
- 2 oz chai tea
- 1/2 cup milk or your preferred milk.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract.
- whipped cream is optional.
- 1 cup of ice.
Instructions
To make a single-serve dirty chai latte, fill a glass with ice, pour in 2 oz of chai tea, and pour your preferred milk leaving room for the espresso. And ready you will have your delicious Iced chai Latte ready to enjoy!
Notes
- Store the chai tea already made in an airtight glass jar in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Nutrition Information
Yield
1Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 222Total Fat 9gSaturated Fat 6gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 34mgSodium 198mgCarbohydrates 21gFiber 0gSugar 20gProtein 12g
Nutrition information isn´t always accurate!
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