Iced chai tea latte is the perfect combination of dessert, cooling drink, and tea. We, at Sin Columna, love a good iced chai latte -- and, perhaps just like you, our love for iced tea chai latte started with a single question: how to make iced chai tea latte.
So, how do you?
Read on if you want to learn more about one of the best iced chai tea latte recipes there is.
But, first things first...
What Is Iced Tea Chai Latte, Actually?
Iced tea chai latte is a drink that is made of iced tea and chai latte. The iced tea can be black, green, or white tea, and the chai latte can be store-bought or homemade. Most people like drinking iced tea chai lattes because they are refreshing and delicious drinks that can easily be customized to their specific preferences.
Where Does Chai Latte Come From?
Chai latte is an Indian tea drink that is made with black tea, milk, and spices. The name "chai" actually means "tea" in Hindi, so chai latte literally translates to "milky tea." Chai lattes are popular in India and other parts of Asia, but they have started becoming more popular in the United States in recent years.
How to Make Iced Chai Tea Latte at Home (Like a Barista)
Iced chai tea latte is super-easy to make (and much, much less expensive than the ones you buy in coffee shops). Plus, a major advantage of making your own iced chai tea lattes is that you can adjust the recipe to your own taste.
So, how do you make the best iced chai tea latte? Here's the recipe:
How to make chai latte concentrate:
Ingredients:
1 cup water
1/2 cup milk
1-2 teaspoons loose black tea or 1 tea bag
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions:
1. Bring the water to a boil in a small pot.
2. Add the milk, tea, cardamom, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and sugar (if desired) and stir to combine.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
4. Strain the mixture into a heat-proof container and let cool.
5. Once cooled, store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
How to make iced chai tea latte:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup water
- 1 black, green, or white tea bag
- 1/2 cup chai latte concentrate (homemade or store-bought)
- Ice cubes
- Optional: sweetener, such as honey, sugar, or agave nectar
Instructions:
1. Bring the water to a boil in a small pot.
2. Add the tea bag and steep for 3-5 minutes, or until desired strength is reached.
3. Remove the tea bag and let cool.
4. Fill a glass with ice cubes.
5. Pour the chai latte concentrate and water into the glass and stir to mix up all the goodness.
Remember that you can adjust this recipe to your own taste (e.g. you can adjust the quantity of a specific spice if you like or don't like it very much). Experiment a little and find your "sweet spot" with your chai latte -- you will never want to buy another again!
Iced Chai Tea Latte Recipe: FAQs
How to make iced chai tea latte?
Making iced chai tea latte is easy. You will need iced tea, chai latte concentrate, and water. Simply combine iced tea, chai latte concentrate, and water in a glass and stir to mix. You can adjust the recipe to your own taste.
