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Easy Iced Chai Latte Recipe

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This iced chai latte recipe transforms ordinary black tea into a refreshing summer drink. By combining strong black tea with warming spices like cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and ginger, then adding honey and your choice of milk, you'll create a café-style beverage at home. The recipe offers flexibility with milk options and garnishes, making it customizable to your taste. The key to success lies in allowing the spices to properly infuse and cooling the mixture completely before adding ice and frothed milk for that perfect layered effect.
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Updated on Fri, 24 Jan 2025 19:05:37 GMT
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A harmonious blend of aromatic spices and smooth vanilla creates this refreshing Iced Chai Latte. The recipe offers both authentic and quick preparation methods to suit your time and preference.

Essential Ingredients

  • Black tea: Assam or Darjeeling for robust base
  • Cardamom pods: Green variety for authentic flavor
  • Cinnamon: Ceylon type preferred
  • Vanilla: Bean or pure extract
  • Fresh ginger: Young root best
  • Honey: Raw for complex sweetness
  • Quality milk: Higher fat creates silky texture

Instructions

Spice Preparation
Toast whole spices in dry pan until fragrant. Crush gently to release oils.
Tea Brewing
Bring water to just below boiling. Add spices and tea. Simmer gently 5 minutes.
Sweetening Stage
Remove from heat. Add honey and vanilla. Stir until dissolved.
Cooling Process
Strain into container. Cool to room temperature. Refrigerate until cold.
Milk Preparation
Froth cold milk using handheld frother or shake in sealed jar until foamy.
Assembly Method
Fill tall glasses with ice. Pour chai mixture to 2/3 full. Top with frothed milk.
Garnish Application
Dust with ground cinnamon. Add vanilla pod if desired.
Final Touch
Serve immediately for best foam texture.
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Storage Methods

Concentrate: Refrigerate 7 days, prepared drink: best fresh, ice cubes: make with chai for no dilution, spice mix: store airtight for 3 months,

Quick Version Tips

Double-strength chai tea bags, quality vanilla extract, pre-made spice blend, and cold brew option,

Health Benefits

Cardamom aids digestion and reduces inflammation, ginger boosts immunity and helps nausea, cinnamon regulates blood sugar, and black tea provides steady energy,

Seasonal Variations

Summer: Add mint leaves and use coconut milk, fall: extra cinnamon and maple syrup, winter: include star anise and nutmeg, spring: fresh ginger and light honey,

Advanced Flavor Notes

Rose petals add floral notes, pink peppercorns create warmth, fennel seeds enhance sweetness, and orange peel brightens flavor,

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My grandmother's secret was adding a pinch of salt to enhance spice notes. This traditional touch balances sweetness perfectly.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I make this iced chai latte ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the spiced tea base in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
→ What type of milk works best for this recipe?
Any milk works well - dairy milk, almond milk, oat milk, or any other plant-based alternative you prefer.
→ Can I use pre-ground chai spices?
Yes, you can use pre-mixed chai spices instead of individual spices. Use about 2 teaspoons of the blend.
→ How can I make this iced chai latte sweeter?
Simply add more honey to taste, or use your preferred sweetener like maple syrup or sugar.
→ Do I need a milk frother for this recipe?
No, you can shake the milk in a sealed jar or whisk it vigorously to create froth.

Homemade Iced Chai Latte

A refreshing iced chai latte made with black tea, aromatic spices, honey, and your choice of milk. Perfect for warm summer days.

Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
15 Minutes
Total Time
25 Minutes
By: Meryem

Category: Beverages

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: Indian Fusion

Yield: 2 Servings (2 large glasses)

Dietary: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free

Ingredients

→ Tea Base

01 2 cups water
02 2 black tea bags (Assam or Darjeeling)

→ Spices

03 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
05 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
06 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

→ Other

07 1 vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 2 tablespoons honey
09 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
10 Ice cubes

Instructions

Step 01

Combine tea bags and ground spices in boiling water. Simmer for 5 minutes to infuse flavors.

Step 02

Remove from heat, add vanilla and honey. Stir until honey dissolves. Remove tea bags and vanilla pod if used.

Step 03

Let the chai mixture cool to room temperature. For faster cooling, place in an ice bath.

Step 04

Froth milk using a frother or by shaking in a sealed jar. Alternatively, warm slightly and whisk.

Step 05

Fill glass with ice, pour cooled chai to 2/3 full, top with frothed milk. Add vanilla extract here if using instead of bean.

Notes

  1. Can be stored in refrigerator for up to 3 days
  2. Customize spice levels to taste

Tools You'll Need

  • Saucepan
  • Milk frother or jar
  • Strainer

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Dairy (if using dairy milk)

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 120
  • Total Fat: 3 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 22 g
  • Protein: 4 g