If you love the Starbucks iced chai tea latte, you’ll love this drink. It uses a simple blend of spices you probably already have, and there’s no special equipment needed. It’s the perfect drink to keep on hand during the warmer summer months when you’re not as likely to enjoy a warm chai latte.
Ingredients You’ll Need
These pantry ingredients create a delicious chai flavor. If you’d like to add even more spice, feel free to add a pinch of ground star anise, cardamom, or nutmeg, and you can also add up to a teaspoon of vanilla extract. Try a pinch of black pepper to boost the spice level, too. Traditional recipes usually call for boiling whole spices together, like cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and cardamom pods, to create a simple syrup mixture. The easy recipe below is for those who might not want to go through that effort. Just shake it all together in minutes!
How to Make an Iced Chai Latte
- Brew the tea. Arrange 4 black tea bags in a large mug or measuring cup, and pour 1 cup of boiling water over them. Let the tea steep for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Mix the spices. In a 16-ounce mason jar, add the maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. When the tea is done brewing, remove the tea bags and pour the strongly brewed tea into the mason jar with the syrup and spices. Use a whisk to mix everything together, or secure a lid on the jar and shake well. This is your chai tea concentrate!
- Assemble. Add roughly 1 1/2 cups of ice cubes to a glass, then pour 3/4 cup of your favorite milk over the ice. Shake the concentrate well in the jar each time you’re ready to use it, then pour a 1/4 cup of the concentrate into the iced milk. (It makes beautiful swirls this way!) Stir well and enjoy! If you need a sweeter or spicier flavor, add more chai concentrate as you see fit. Variation: Make a dirty chai latte by adding a shot of espresso or a serving of cold brew into your glass. You can make it fancier by adding a dollop of foam or whipped cream on top, too. Storage Tips: Store the leftover concentrate in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. This recipe makes roughly 5 servings as written, but you can double or triple it if needed. Looking for more tasty drink recipes? Try my Easy Mocktail, Basil Lemonade, or Adrenal Cocktail for more refreshing ideas. If you try this iced chai latte recipe, please leave a comment and star rating below, letting me know how you like it.
