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Starbucks Chai Tea Latte Recipe

This Starbucks Chai Tea Latte can be enjoyed hot (warm and spiced) or iced (chilled and refreshing).
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American, Indian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ⅓ cup chai concentrate
  • 1 cup milk dairy or plant-based
  • 1 cup ice for iced version only

Method
 

  1. Instructions (Iced Chai Tea Latte):
  2. Pour chai concentrate into a tall glass.
  3. Add a full cup of ice.
  4. Slowly pour milk over the ice and chai, watching the swirls blend.
  5. Serve immediately without stirring for that layered look.
  6. Instructions (Hot Chai Tea Latte):
  7. Heat chai concentrate in a small saucepan or microwave until warm.
  8. Warm milk separately and froth using a whisk, frother, or blender.
  9. Pour warm chai into a mug, then top with frothed milk.
  10. Sprinkle with cinnamon or nutmeg if desired.

Notes

  • Store-bought chai concentrate is quick and easy, but homemade gives you full control over sweetness and spice.
  • For toddlers: Traditional chai has caffeine and bold spices, so it’s not ideal for little ones. You can, however, make a caffeine-free rooibos chai latte with lighter spices for them to enjoy alongside you.
  • Adjust ratios to taste: Starbucks often uses a 1:1 concentrate-to-milk ratio for a bolder flavor.
  • Double or triple the recipe if making for a group.