Iced Vanilla Chai Latte Recipe
A refreshing and aromatic Iced Vanilla Chai Latte featuring a robust blend of black tea and warming spices, sweetened with sugar and smoothly combined with frothed milk. Perfect as a cool, flavorful beverage to enjoy on warm days or as a delightful twist on classic chai.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
Tea Base
- 2 cups Water
- 2 black tea bags or 2 teaspoons loose black tea (Assam or Darjeeling preferred)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 inch piece grated fresh ginger or 1/4 tsp ground ginger
Flavorings & Sweetener
- 1/2 vanilla bean, split and scraped or 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp sugar (or to taste)
Milk & Serving
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based such as almond or oat milk)
- Ice cubes
- Optional garnishes: sprinkle of cinnamon, vanilla pods, or star anise
Instructions
- Brew the Chai: In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the tea bags, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and ginger. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes to infuse the spices into the water.
- Add Vanilla and Sweetener: Remove the saucepan from heat. Add the scraped seeds and pod of the vanilla bean or vanilla extract. Stir in sugar, adjusting sweetness to preference.
- Cool the Mixture: Remove the tea bags and strain the mixture through a fine sieve. Let the tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until fully chilled to avoid melting the ice and watering down the drink.
- Prepare the Milk: Froth cold milk using a blender, milk frother, or by shaking vigorously in a tightly sealed jar to create a creamy texture.
- Pour the Tea into a Glass: Fill a large glass about two-thirds full with ice cubes and pour the chilled chai tea over the ice.
- Add Frothed Milk: Slowly pour the frothed milk over the chai tea to create beautiful swirling patterns and a creamy finish.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the latte with a sprinkle of cinnamon, vanilla pod pieces, or star anise. Serve immediately and enjoy the invigorating iced vanilla chai latte.
Notes
- Ensure the chai tea is fully cooled before adding to ice to prevent dilution.
- Adjust sweetness according to taste, or substitute sugar with honey or a sugar alternative.
- Use strong black tea varieties like Assam or Darjeeling for the best flavor.
- Plant-based milks like almond or oat milk work well for a dairy-free option.
- Frothing the milk enhances the texture and presentation but is optional.
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