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    Easy Iced Chai Tea Latte Recipe

    Published: Aug 13, 2022 ยท Updated: Sep 10, 2024 by Tammilee ยท This post may contain affiliate links

    Easy Iced Chai Tea Latte Recipe that takes minutes to prepare. The perfect blend of chai tea and milk to create a decadent, refreshing, delicious, amazing iced chai.

    Iced Chai Tea latte over a glass with chai tea, a striped straw, and a bottle of chai syrup

    Iced Chai Tea Latte Recipe

    Contents show
    Iced Chai Tea Latte Recipe
    Preparation and Storage
    Recipe Variations
    Tips for the Best Iced Chai Tea Latte
    What to Serve with Iced Chai Tea Latte
    When to Serve
    Great Recipe Collections
    Quick and Easy Iced Chai Tea Latte Recipe
    Ingredients
    Instructions
    Kitchen Tools
    Nutrition

    Hi! My name is Tammilee, and I LOVE Chai Tea! It is even in one of my Instagram bios; I own it fully and completely. There is just something about an excellent spicy iced chai tea latte that makes me smile.

    Today, I realized I have never shared my go-to Iced Chai Recipe on the website. After 14+ years of typing here, I haven't shared the recipe I make the most besides Iced Tea.

    I will share two ways to make an epic iced chai, so you have options depending on your available time. The first takes a few minutes to prepare, and the second takes barely seconds.

    Trust me, there are days when you just need an iced chai, and waiting for water to boil is an impossible ask. On those days, we pull out our trusty Oregon Chai Mix and make a quick iced chai that takes seconds to prepare.

    On the days when you want to create a delicious chai syrup that blends with your favorite milk product to make an iced chai tea that is over-the-top good, we have a recipe for that, too. LOL!

    I spent years making iced chai until I found the perfect blend of sweet and spicy. This recipe is customizable if you prefer a spicier chai.

    Oregon Chai Latte box, Tazo Classic Chai box, milk, and sugar on a white counter

    What is chai?

    Chai is a black tea infused with cinnamon, whole cloves, ginger, star anise, cardamom, and other warming spices. Chai originated in India, where Masala Chai is incredibly popular.

    Does an iced chai latte have coffee in it?

    Iced chai teas usually do not have coffee unless you order a dirty chai latte, which means adding a shot of espresso to the drink.

    Where can I buy Chai Tea Bags?

    Chai tea bags are available in the tea/coffee aisle of most major grocery stores and on Amazon.

    Does Chai Latte have caffeine?

    Yes, there is caffeine in a chai latte. Most Chai Lattes have about a third of the caffeine in a regular cup of coffee.

    What milk works best for an Iced Chai Latte?

    Starbucks uses 2% milk in its chai lattes. In addition to dairy, you can use dairy-free alternative milk, including almond, oat, coconut, soy, or vegan milk.

     

    Ingredients

    Here is a quick overview of the simple ingredients needed to make an epic Iced Chai Tea Latte Drink! The printable recipe card at the bottom of the post includes specific measurements and step-by-step instructions.

    • Chai Tea Bags
    • Granulated Sugar/Sweetener
    • Ice
    • Milk
    • Waterย 

    Equipment Needed

    • Small Saucepan
    • Spoon
    • Funnel
    • Glass Container for Chai Syrup

    Optional: Use a milk frother to top your iced chai with some frothy milk. You can also add whipped cream for a sweet topper if you donโ€™t have this tool. it of whipped cream for a sweet topper.

    Chai concentrate pouring over milk in a tall glass

    How to Make an Oregon Chai Iced Chai Tea Latte

    This recipe is for the days you don't have a few minutes to boil water or make a chai concentrate. A container of Oregon Chai Powder or liquid chai tea concentrate is always a fixture in the house.

    I take the Oregon Chai powder mix in individual envelopes whenever we travel. I once got stuck on an island in the Philippines during a super-typhoon and was so happy to have chai tea mix available.

    I could sit on my hotel deck and watch the storm with a hot cup of chai tea.

    I've included complete instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, but here's a quick version.

    To make an iced chai with the Oregon Chai liquid concentrate, combine ยฝ Oregon Chai Liquid with ยฝ milk or dairy substitute over ice.

    Stir, and your quick, easy iced Oregon Chai Tea Latte is ready. The liquid concentrate works more than does the job when you need a chai quickly.

    Add ice cubes, and your copycat Starbucks Iced Chai Tea Latte is ready.

    ย This will also work with Tazo chai concentrate.ย 

    Preparation and Storage

    Make Ahead + Storage: Make this iced chai when ready to enjoy it. If you make it and it sits, the ice will melt and dilute the chai flavor.

    Recipe Variations

    Substitutions:

    I like the Tazo Chai Tea Bags because they remind me of a Starbucks Chai Tea Latte. You can make this recipe with whatever your favorite chai tea.

    Feel free to use alternative sweeteners. Just make sure they mix well into the syrup. You can also use brown sugar, coconut sugar, honey, or maple syrup.

    You can make this Iced Chai Latte with regular milk or any alternative milk (Almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk, soy milk) you prefer. I like to make a big batch of concentrate to enjoy my homemade version of iced chai whenever I want.ย 

    This can also be used to make a hot chai latte.

    Vegetarian + Vegan Option: You can make vegan Iced Chai Tea Lattes with any dairy-free alternative milk, including almond, oat, coconut, soy, or vegan milk.

    Gluten-Free: Look for a gluten-free label on your chai tea bags to make this recipe safe for a gluten-free diet.

    Alcohol-Free Option: We donโ€™t use alcohol in this recipe, but we have heard that adding a shot or two of vodka or bourbon turns them into fantastic Boozy Iced Chai Tea Lattes.

    Make It Spicy: To strengthen the chai flavor of your iced chai latte recipe, add more chai tea bags, let it steep longer, or add more homemade chai concentrate and less milk.

    Larger Group/More Servings:

    The written recipe makes one serving.

    We like to double or triple the recipe and then keep the homemade chai concentrate in a glass bottle with a lid in the fridge to make a few daysโ€™ worth of iced chai lattes. The glass bottles make it easy to pour the concentrate.

    Sugar-Free: The written recipe contains 26 grams of sugar per serving. To make sugar-free iced chai tea lattes, replace the white sugar with your favorite sugar-free substitute.

    Iced chai in a tall glass with a striped straw

    Tips for the Best Iced Chai Tea Latte

    • Please ensure your tea bag strings do not hang over the pot too close to the burner while brewing.
    • You can top this easy iced chai latte with whipped cream or frothy milk if you want something on top of it.ย 
    • You can add vanilla extract to make an Iced Vanilla Chai Tea Latte.
    • A mason jar works great for serving these Iced Chais.
    • If you serve these at a party, you can dress them up by adding a cinnamon stick.

    What to Serve with Iced Chai Tea Latte

    From our home kitchen to yours, we hope you enjoy my favorite morning beverage, the Iced Chai Tea Latte! Here are some menu planning suggestions to make breakfast time easy and yummy.

    Sides: 3 Ingredient Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls, Sausage Breakfast Biscuit Cups, Air Fryer Hash Browns, Red Breakfast Potatoes, Air Fryer Sausage Links, Air Fryer Bacon

    Main Dishes: Eggs in a Basket, Cinnamon Toast, Crock Pot Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal, Crock Pot Ham and Cheese Grits, CrockPot Carrot Cake Oatmeal, Copy Cat Egg McMuffins

    Desserts: 2 Ingredient Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Cups, Air Fryer Toaster Strudel, Bisquick Blueberry Muffins, Pancake Muffins, Easy Homemade Banana Bread, Raspberry Coffee Cake

    Drinks: Copy Cat Starbucks Frappuccino, Crock Pot Caramel Latte, CrockPot Pumpkin Spice Latte, Crock Pot Mexican Hot Chocolate, Crock Pot Hot Dulce de Leche Chai

    When to Serve

    • Breakfast
    • Brunch
    • Lunch
    • Afternoon Treatย 

     

    Iced Chai Tea Latte in a tall glass with a striped straw next to a bottle of chai concentrate

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    Easy Iced Chai Tea Latte in a tall glass with a red striped straw

    Quick and Easy Iced Chai Tea Latte Recipe

    Quick and easy Iced Chai Tea Latte Recipe that takes minutes to prepare. You only need a few ingredients for this epic chai.
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    Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 7 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 161kcal
    Author: Tammilee Tips

    Ingredients

    • 2 Chai Tea Bags
    • 1-2 Teaspoon White Sugar
    • ยพ - 1 cup Milk
    • Ice
    • Water

    Instructions

    • In a small saucepan add in ยฝ cup of water and bring to a boil.
    • Add in 2 chai tea bags. Making sure the chai tea bag strings do not go near the burner.
    • Steep for 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and discard the tea bags. Stir in sugar while water is hot.
    • Add in ยผ cup of water and stir. Allow to cool
    • Add ice to a glass with ยพ cup milk. Pour in chai concentrate to taste. Stir to combine

    Kitchen Tools

    • Saucepan

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Quick and Easy Iced Chai Tea Latte Recipe
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 161 Calories from Fat 4
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 0.4g1%
    Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.03g
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g
    Cholesterol 13mg4%
    Sodium 176mg8%
    Potassium 716mg20%
    Carbohydrates 25g8%
    Sugar 26g29%
    Protein 15g30%
    Vitamin A 875IU18%
    Calcium 566mg57%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    About Tammilee

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