Learn how to make an iced vanilla chai latte like a barista at home. The secret to a great-tasting Chai is getting a concentrated tea blend.
I love a good chai latte. I enjoy making this drink either hot or cold. Today I’m showing you how I make my simple chai latte.
How to make an Iced Vanilla Chai Latte like a barista?
What will you need?
Ingredients:
Chai loose leaf (I get my organic masala chai loose leaf from a coffee shop called Lamill).
Hot water
Milk
Vanilla syrup (for sweetness)
Optional: Tapioca pearls
Note: There a difference between a regular store-bought chai tea compared to a highly concentrated chai tea blend that some specialized coffee or tea shop use. I enjoy buying Chai from grocery stores, but after discovering Lamill’s highly concentrated Chai, I prefer it a little bit more nowadays.
Instructions:
Take 2 tbsp of loose leaf tea and combine it with hot water. Let the tea steep for about 3 – 5 minutes.
Then let it cool for a little bit while you prepare a glass cup, ice cubes, milk, and vanilla syrup.
Strain the Chai into a glass cup. Then add ice cubes.
Carefully pour the milk and add 1 tbsp of vanilla syrup into the glass cup. (Adjust according to your sweetness level. I use a calorie-free, sugar-free vanilla syrup and it’s sweet, so I only use about 1 tsp).
Stir and enjoy it!
Optional: Add tapioca pearls to create a Chai boba latte drink. I use this brand from amazon because it only takes less than five minutes to cook.
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Questions you may have:
What is Chai tea?
I learned that saying Chai tea is redundant. The word Chai in Hindi means tea. Chai is made of black tea, usually Assam and spices. The spiced chai ‘tea’ is called Masala Chai in India. That’s why you see the name Masala Chai in some coffee or tea shops menus. We usually call the tea Chai.
Yes, because chai is made of black tea. However, there is some masala Chai blend without caffeine. You have to find one made out of rooibos instead of black tea.
Is Chai healthy?
Yes, there are health benefits from the spices used in the blend, as well as in the black tea. However, there is one thing to consider, and that is if you buy a powdered Chai blend. They have a lot of sugar mixed into their mixture, and it may be unhealthy for you to drink it often.
Can I make a hot version of this Iced Vanilla Chai Latte recipe?
Yes, and making hot masala Chai latte during rainy days are the best.
What is a dirty Chai latte?
It is a Chai latte drink that contains a single or double shot of espresso. This combination is excellent for coffee and chai lovers. We make our espresso ‘like’ using an AeroPress, and occasionally I make a dirty Chai latte for Zach and me.
Why make this Iced Vanilla Chai Latte at home?
Because you can control the sweetness level of your drink, you save $5 – $7 a week, and you know what is in your Chai mixture.
I enjoy making a semi-sweet vanilla Chai latte at home, and the blend I get from Lamill helps me know what’s in my Chai mixture. Occasionally, I buy Chai latte drinks in coffee or tea shops, especially when I travel to the mainland during the fall and winter seasons. The first thing when I land is to order a nice hot Chai latte. Yum!
Easy Iced Vanilla Chai Latte Recipe
Learn how to make an iced vanilla chai latte like a barista at home. The secret to a great-tasting Chai is getting a concentrated tea blend.
Take 2 tbsp of loose leaf chai and combine it with 4 oz hot water. Let the Chai steep for about 3 – 5 minutes.
Let it cool for a little bit while you prepapre a glass cup, ice cubes, milk and vanilla syrup.
Strainthe Chai into a glass cup. Then add ice cubes.
Carefully pour the milk and add 1 tbsp ofvanilla syrupinto the glass cup. (Adjust according to your sweetness level).
Stir and enjoy!
Optional: Add tapioca pearls to create a Chai boba latte drink.
If you try this recipe out, tag me on Instagram@yesmooreteaso I can see your amazing re-creations! I would also love it if you share your reviews in the comments below, and if you make this recipe with your twist, let me know how it worked out below, too :D!
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Add two to three teaspoons of chai to a saucepan with 250mL of milk and brew for five minutes. Strain the brewed chai into your cup and top it up with steamed milk for a cafe experience. Add honey or sugar to taste. Or, if you're feeling adventurous, try adding maple syrup or condensed milk for a caramel flavour.
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Chai lattes are rich in antioxidants, which help eliminate free radicals in the body, reducing cellular damage. On the other hand, the high caffeine content in coffee can lead to side effects such as anxiety, digestive problems, insomnia, muscle breakdown, and heart palpitations.
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Chai tea is a spiced tea blend with ingredients like cardamom, cloves, ginger, and black pepper, while chai lattes are made from a chai tea concentrate that is blended with steamed milk. When making a chai latte at home, you can use a pre-made chai tea concentrate or make your own blend with warm spices and tea.
It can feel rebellious to have a cup of tea before bed, but rest assured it's a healthy part of any bedtime routine. Chai is only problematic for those with caffeine sensitivity. The slow release will assist with a calm headspace and slow the mind and body before bed.
The chai latte is hot, milky, fragrant, gently spicy, and popular in cafés everywhere. However, despite the fact that it's served in coffee shops and named after the latte, it actually contains no coffee whatsoever. Chai is one of the world's oldest tea-based drinks.
Ground cinnamon - cinnamon is a primary ingredient in chai spices so adding ground cinnamon just furthers the flavor. Vanilla bean - if you love vanilla, I highly recommend adding vanilla bean to this recipe!It elevates this iced chai recipe and gives it even more vanilla flavor.
Chai tea is a loose-leaf style tea brewed in hot milk, usually with some honey or sugar to sweeten it up. While Chai lattes are often made with either a soluble powder or a syrup imitating a chai flavor. Chai latte is a lot sweeter than chai tea.
So, when you break it down, a chai latte is just tea and milk. That's why you can easily recreate Starbucks' chai tea latte by ordering a chai tea and asking your barista to leave room for milk.
In conclusion, the primary distinctions between a chai latte and a latte are the taste and flavor profiles, caffeine content, and caloric values. Chai lattes offer a warm and spicy flavor with lower caffeine, while lattes provide a coffee-forward taste with higher caffeine content.
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