Iced Vanilla Chai Latte
This creamy, spiced Iced Vanilla Chai Latte combines the cozy flavors of chai tea with sweet vanilla and milk, served over ice for a refreshing café-style treat. It’s easy to make at home and customizable for any diet or sweetness preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Latte
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 chai tea bag (or 1 tablespoon loose leaf chai)
- 1 cup (240ml) water
- 1–2 tablespoons vanilla syrup (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup (120ml) milk (whole, oat, almond, or coconut)
- Ice (enough to fill a tall glass)
- Optional: ground cinnamon or nutmeg, for garnish
- Optional: whipped cream, for topping
Instructions
- Boil 1 cup (240ml) of water using a kettle or small pot.
- Place the chai tea bag (or loose leaf chai in an infuser) in a mug and pour over the hot water. Steep for 5–7 minutes.
- While the tea is hot, stir in 1–2 tablespoons of vanilla syrup (or homemade syrup/vanilla extract and sugar).
- Let the chai cool for a few minutes, or chill in the freezer for 5 minutes.
- Fill a tall glass with ice.
- Pour the cooled chai over the ice.
- Add 1/2 cup (120ml) of milk and stir gently.
- Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg, if desired.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, use oat, almond, soy, or coconut milk. Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of vanilla syrup. Make ahead by brewing chai and chilling in the fridge; add milk and ice when serving. For extra spice, add a pinch of ground ginger or black pepper while steeping. Use cold milk for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tall glass (about 14–16 oz)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Protein: 5
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