Iced Chai Latte
Iced chai latte is a creamy cold drink made with black tea, chai spices, milk, vanilla, and ice.
This homemade iced chai tea latte is refreshing, lightly sweet, and full of warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and cloves.
I like making it with homemade chai concentrate so the flavor stays rich and cozy, even served cold over ice.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Cold & creamy – A refreshing iced drink with cozy chai flavor.
- Easy to prep – Make the chai concentrate ahead and pour over ice when needed.
- Better homemade – Adjust the milk, sweetness, and spice level to your taste.
Ingredients you need
You only need a few simple ingredients to make this homemade iced chai latte.
- Chai concentrate: Made with black tea and chai spices like cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, and black pepper.
- Milk: Use whole milk, oat milk, almond milk, coconut milk, or any milk you like.
- Ice cubes: Large ice cubes keep the drink cold without melting too fast.
- Sweetener: Maple syrup, honey, or brown sugar all work well.
- Vanilla: Adds a soft flavor that balances the tea and spices.
Tips for this recipe
These simple tips help keep your iced chai tea latte creamy, cold, and full of flavor.
- Use strong chai concentrate: A stronger tea base keeps the flavor from tasting watery with ice.
- Cool it completely: Let the chai concentrate chill before pouring it over ice.
- Use creamy milk: Oat milk or whole milk gives the smoothest texture.
- Sweeten while warm: Maple syrup, honey, or sugar mixes better into warm tea.
- Stir before drinking: The spices can settle at the bottom of the glass.
How to Make Iced Chai Latte
This iced chai latte is the cold and refreshing version of my homemade chai latte recipe.
Prepare the chai concentrate by placing the black tea bags, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, ginger, star anise, vanilla, and sweetener into a small saucepan.
Pour in the water and heat over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to infuse the spices and tea.
Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a jar or container to remove the tea bags and spices.
Cool the chai concentrate completely in the fridge before using.
Fill a tall glass with ice cubes and pour in the chilled chai concentrate.
Add the cold milk and stir well until smooth and creamy.
Serve immediately with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top if desired.
Serving suggestions
- Serve with oatmeal cookies, banana bread, or healthy muffins.
- Add cold foam or whipped cream for a coffee shop style drink.
- Pair with breakfast recipes like overnight oats or baked oatmeal.
Storage
Store the chai concentrate in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Recipe Variations
- Dirty iced chai latte: Add 1 shot of espresso.
- Vanilla iced chai latte: Add extra vanilla extract or vanilla syrup.
- Pumpkin iced chai latte: Blend in a spoonful of pumpkin puree.
- Frozen chai latte: Blend with crushed ice for a frappé version.
Recipe Questions
Does iced chai latte contain caffeine?
Yes, black tea naturally contains caffeine.
Which milk works best?
Whole milk and oat milk give the creamiest texture.
Can I make it ahead?
Yes, prepare the chai concentrate ahead and keep it chilled in the fridge.
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Iced Chai Latte
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 glasses
Description
This iced chai latte is cold, creamy, and full of warm chai spice flavor. Made with black tea, cinnamon, ginger, maple syrup, and milk, it’s an easy homemade drink perfect for summer.
Ingredients
- 2 black tea bags
- 1 cinnamon stick – or 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 small piece fresh ginger – or 1 pinch ground ginger
- 4 cloves
- 1 star anise – optional
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp maple syrup – or honey
- 300 ml (1 cup) water
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups milk – dairy or plant-based milk
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Place the black tea bags, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and star anise into a small saucepan.
- Add the maple syrup, vanilla extract, and water.
- Heat over medium heat for about 5 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Remove from the heat and let the chai tea infuse for another 10 minutes.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a jar or container to remove the spices and tea bags.
- Chill completely in the fridge before serving.
- Fill a large glass with ice cubes or crushed ice.
- Pour the chilled chai concentrate into the glass.
- Add the milk and stir gently until combined.
- Serve immediately with extra cinnamon on top if desired.
Notes
Storage: Store the chai concentrate in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Tips:
- Use strong black tea for a deeper chai flavor.
- Cool the concentrate completely before serving.
- Adjust the sweetness with more or less maple syrup.
- Oat milk gives a creamy coffee shop style texture.
- Use crushed ice for an extra cold iced chai latte.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
