Iced Chai Latte

Indulge in the creamy, spiced goodness of an Iced Chai Latte—your ultimate homemade café experience in just 15 minutes! This refreshing beverage combines a robust black tea base with aromatic spices like cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and cloves, steeped to perfection for a bold and fragrant chai concentrate. Sweetened with honey or sugar and finished with your choice of creamy milk (dairy or plant-based), this iced delight is poured over a bed of glistening ice cubes for the perfect blend of cool and cozy. Ideal for tea lovers craving a balance of sweetness and spice, this recipe offers a versatile and budget-friendly alternative to store-bought chai lattes. Perfect for summer afternoons or a quick pick-me-up, this spiced treat is as easy to make as it is satisfying to sip!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 250 ml water
• 2 pieces black tea bags
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons ground ginger
• 3 pods cardamom pods
• 3 pieces cloves
• 3 pieces whole black peppercorns
• 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons honey or sugar
• 120 ml milk (dairy or non-dairy)
• 1 cup ice cubes

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, bring the 250 ml of water to a boil.

Step 2

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and add the black tea bags, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, cardamom pods, cloves, and black peppercorns to the pot.

Step 3

Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes to allow the spices to infuse.

Step 4

Remove the pan from heat and let the tea steep for an additional 5 minutes for a stronger flavor.

Step 5

Strain the tea into a bowl or another container to remove the spices and tea bags.

Step 6

Stir in the vanilla extract and honey (or sugar) until dissolved.

Step 7

Let the chai concentrate cool to room temperature, or refrigerate it for faster cooling.

Step 8

To serve, fill a glass with 1 cup of ice cubes.

Step 9

Pour 60 ml of the chai concentrate over the ice in each glass.

Step 10

Top each glass with 60 ml of milk.

Step 11

Stir well to combine and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	672.4 grams (672.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	221

Total Fat 3.40g	4%
Saturated Fat 1.70g	9%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 10mg	3%
Sodium 81mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 47.00g	17%
Dietary Fiber 3.10g	11%
Total Sugars 40.90g
Protein 4.80g	10%

Vitamin D 51IU	254%
Calcium 230mg	18%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 287mg	6%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 12.9%

Protein: 8.1%

Carbs: 79.1%