The Perfect Iced Chai Tea Latte Recipe

Now you have no excuse for not making iced chai lattes at home.
This is truly the easiest iced chai tea latte recipe—smooth, lightly spiced, perfectly sweet, and finished with a creamy vanilla cold foam that tastes like it came straight from a coffee shop.

If you’ve seen iced chai lattes trending all over Pinterest, this is the exact style everyone is making. No espresso machine, no complicated syrups, and no store-bought concentrate required.

Why This Iced Chai Latte Works

• Uses simple pantry ingredients
  
• Made with real brewed chai for better flavor
  
• Ready in minutes
  
• Easily customizable (sweetness, milk, foam)
  
• Perfect for warm weather or afternoon pick-me-ups
  

Ingredients

Chai Concentrate

• 1 cup water
  
• 3 chai tea bags
  
• 1 tablespoon sugar
  

Cold Foam

• 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  
• 2 tablespoons milk
  
• 1 tablespoon vanilla syrup
  
• A light sprinkle of cinnamon
  

To Assemble

• Ice
  
• ¾ cup cooled chai concentrate
  
• Splash of milk
  
• Cold foam
  

How to Make the Easiest Iced Chai Tea Latte

Step 1: Make the Chai Concentrate

Bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Remove from heat, add the chai tea bags, and let steep for 5–7 minutes. Stir in the sugar until fully dissolved. Remove the tea bags and allow the concentrate to cool completely.

Step 2: Prepare the Cold Foam

In a small jar or cup, combine the heavy cream, milk, vanilla syrup, and cinnamon. Froth using a milk frother, handheld whisk, or shake vigorously in a sealed jar until thick and foamy.

Step 3: Assemble the Drink

Fill a glass with ice. Pour in ¾ cup of the cooled chai concentrate, add a splash of milk, then top generously with the vanilla cold foam.

Serve immediately and enjoy.

Tips for the Best Iced Chai Tea Latte

• Stronger chai flavor: Steep the tea bags longer or slightly reduce the water
  
• Sweeter drink: Add extra sugar or vanilla syrup to taste
  
• Creamier texture: Use whole milk or oat milk
  
• Dairy-free option: Use plant milk and coconut cream for the foam
  
• Extra spice: Dust with cinnamon or nutmeg before serving
  

And if you’re looking for a sweet treat to pair with your chai latte, try this Strawberry Crunch Poke Cake—it’s the perfect dessert companion for your cozy drink.

Make Ahead & Storage

You can prepare the chai concentrate in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This makes it easy to assemble iced chai lattes anytime.

Conclusion

Making a coffee-shop-quality drink at home doesn’t have to be complicated. This iced chai tea latte proves that with just a few ingredients and a few minutes, you can create a creamy, refreshing, and perfectly spiced drink whenever the craving hits. Whether you enjoy it as a morning boost or an afternoon treat, this easy recipe is one you’ll come back to again and again.

Once you try it, you may never feel the need to order an iced chai latte out again.

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