Description
A quick and easy homemade iced chai latte that tastes better than the coffee shop version. This recipe uses a concentrated tea base and real spices to create a creamy, flavorful drink in just 5 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 black tea bags (English Breakfast or Assam)
- 1/2 cup (120ml) water
- 2 tsp chai spice mix (cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, black pepper)
- 2–3 tbsp simple syrup or honey
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) cold milk (whole, 2%, or oat milk)
- 1.5 cups ice cubes
Instructions
- Boil 1/2 cup of water.
- Remove from heat and add tea bags and chai spice mix. Steep for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove tea bags and squeeze gently to extract flavor. Discard bags.
- While the tea is still warm, stir in sweetener and vanilla extract until fully dissolved.
- Cool the tea concentrate quickly by placing it in the freezer for 1 minute or adding a few ice cubes.
- Fill a tall glass 3/4 full with ice cubes.
- Pour the cold chai concentrate over the ice.
- Pour cold milk over the tea.
- Stir gently to combine and serve immediately.
Notes
The key to a good chai latte is using a concentrated tea base. Do not skip the vanilla extract as it enhances the flavor. Use cold milk for the best texture. If using honey, warm it slightly with a teaspoon of hot tea first to thin it out. The tea base can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tall glass
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Protein: 8
Keywords: iced chai latte, copycat starbucks, chai latte recipe, 5 minute drink, homemade chai, iced tea latte, dairy free chai