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    Iced Chai Tea Latte-Like Starbucks!

    Mar 6, 2021 · 7 Comments

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    Iced chai tea latte from your favorite Starbucks coffee shop can now be made in your own home for a fraction of the cost! This chai tea latte recipe is made with chai concentrate, and can be made in 15 minutes! A drink that can be made ahead of time as well. Just add ice and go!

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    iced chai tea latte

    What is chai made of:

    • Chai concentrate - I usually buy the one on sale that looks the most tasty. It is usually some form of black tea in a jug.
    • White granulated sugar and maple syrup - sweetener
    • Milk - I used whole milk, but you can substitute with other precents like 1%, 2%, or skim. Almond milk or soy would also work!
    • Cinnamon and caramom - I always use Tones or McCormick. If you want another cinnamon drink, I also have a recipe for eggnog milkshake.

    FAQs

    Does an iced chai tea latte have caffeine?

    The amount of caffeine per serving your chai concentrate jug says is the amount of caffeine per drink. Your iced chai tea latte should be less than a cup of coffee.

    What does a chai latte taste like?

    Even though this recipe has tea in it, it hardly tastes like tea! It takes like a spiced cinnamon Carmel milk. That is the best way I can describe it. It doesn't have an aftertaste or anything!

    Does an iced chai latte have coffee?

    Despite that this is a popular Starbucks drink, no a chai latte does not have coffee in it.

    If you are interested in my other Starbucks-knockoff drink, I do have a Iced Pineapple Matcha drink recipe.

    Helpful tips for making chai:

    • taste test-always taste test after adding the spices! Feel free to adjust the spices to amounts that are personalized to you!
    • let cool after boiling-the boiling helps the flavors blend more than just mixing them all together. Since it is boiled, it is obviously hot coming off the stove. The amount of heat it has coming off the stove and mixing with ice would just make the drink very watery! It is essenial to allow for a cool down period after heating the chai concentrate on the stove.

    Variations of iced chai latte:

    • decrease sugar content-having maple syrup and white sugar together might be a little much for some people. You can decrease either of the amounts for a lower sugar Starbucks ice chai tea latte recipe
    • increase sugar content-If you like a lot of sugar in your drinks, you can definitely increase the white sugar or maple syrup content.
    • more or less ice-I am a person who does not like a lot of ice in drinks, but if you like ice, you can always add your own amount!
    • use honey-if you do not have maple syrup (lets face it, it's expensive!), you can always substitute with honey instead.
    • different seasonings-if there is a seasoning you like in your tea drinks that I did not mention, you can always add them!
    • more or less milk-you can change the amount of milk depending on how strong you want your iced chai tea latte to taste. You can use hot milk and no ice if you don't want this to be an iced latte. You can also use a milk frother if you want frothed milk.
    iced chai tea latte from top view.

    Can I make this recipe in advance?

    Yes, I believe you can make the boiled part of the recipe in advance, and you can store it in the fridge in a sealed container. Then, stir it, dump this liquid into your cup of ice and milk when you are ready to assemble your drink.

    You can also make the whole thing in advance without the ice cubes and store it in the fridge in a sealed cup. Then, just add the ice cubes when you are ready to drink your homemade chai tea latte!

    How to store cup of chai:

    If you have some of your drink leftover, store it in the fridge with a lid! The silicone lids I use come in 6 various sizes, and stretch to fit just about anything! They are clear as well, so you can see the food that is in the bowl without having to take the lid off.

    I recommend removing the ice cubes before putting a drink in the fridge though. You do not want the ice cubes to get melted and make the drink watery! To remove the ice cubes, try using a spoon.

    iced chai tea latte

    Iced Chai Tea Latte Recipe

    Iced chai tea latte from Starbucks can now be made in your own home for a fraction of the cost! This chai tea latte recipe is made with chai concentrate, and can be made in 15 minutes!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Cook Time 5 mins
    cool time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine Chinese
    Servings 1 person
    Calories 428.87 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
    • 2 tablespoon sugar
    • ½ cup chai concentrate
    • ice in amount of your chosing
    • 1 cup milk
    • cinnamon and caramom to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Over medium heat, heat maple syrup, sugar and chai concentrate together. Bring to a boil.
    • Once boiling, remove from heat. Let stand for about 10 minutes, to ensure the chai is cool enough to not melt the ice.
    • While waiting for the drink to cool, prepare your glass cup by adding in amounts of ice of your choosing and the milk
    • When sauce pan mixture is cool, pour into cup. Scrap out any remaining excess with spatula. Season with cinnamon and caramom to taste. Serve your Iced Chai Tea Latte cold!

    Nutrition

    Sodium: 115.64mgSugar: 84gCalories: 428.87kcalFat: 8.15gProtein: 9gCarbohydrates: 83g

    All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. Nutritional facts listed are a rough estimate and should only be followed as a general idea.

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    Comments

    1. Natasha says

      March 07, 2021 at 7:20 pm

      Can't wait to try this! It's my favorite Starbucks drink!

      Reply
    2. Kara says

      March 07, 2021 at 8:30 pm

      SO glad I came across this because this is actually my favorite drink to get at Starbucks 😛 Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    3. Kali Allen says

      March 08, 2021 at 5:55 am

      5 stars
      Chai is one of my favorite drinks! I really appreciate all the different variations and suggestions you gave for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Tyanne says

        April 08, 2021 at 11:16 pm

        Thank you! I appreciate you reading all the variations and suggestions.

        Reply
    4. Ben says

      March 08, 2021 at 11:20 pm

      5 stars
      What a fantastic recipe 🙂

      Reply
    5. Arpita says

      April 08, 2021 at 5:56 pm

      5 stars
      As an Indian, I am big on chai (or chai latte as it is popularly called now). But I have always had it piping hot. Sweet, milky tea with lots of ginger, esp in the wintertime. But a cold milk tea? I have never tried this. With the temp rising, I think this is a good time to try it out. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Tyanne says

        April 08, 2021 at 11:15 pm

        I am glad you are willing to try it cold! I have never tried it hot.

        Reply

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