Easy Iced Chai Tea Latte Recipe

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 Recipe

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.

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
• Water 

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 don’t have this tool. it of whipped cream for a sweet topper.

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 ½ Oregon Chai Liquid with ½ 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.

 This will also work with Tazo chai concentrate. 

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. 

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 don’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 days’ 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.

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. 
• 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 Treat 

 

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