Iced Chai Latte

Ingredient Notes

Here’s what you’ll need to make this drink recipe. Scroll down to the printable recipe card at the end of this post for the exact ingredient amounts.

• Chai concentrate – My homemade chai concentrate provides the perfect base for this recipe, with just the right amount of spice and sweetness. Plus, it makes enough for six iced chai tea lattes!
• Milk – I like to use whole milk, but feel free to use whatever you personally like.
• Chai spice – This is an optional way to finish the drink. You can find this spice mix included in my homemade chai concentrate recipe. But feel free to use a sprinkle of cinnamon or leave it off entirely. 

Can I Use Oatmilk?

Yes! Oatmilk is a great substitute for the whole milk in this iced chai tea. I like to use Chobani unsweetened “Extra Creamy Oatmilk” for both hot and cold drinks. Another good choice is Oat-ly “The Original – Full Fat” oatmilk. Both offer rich creaminess.

How to Make an Iced Dirty Chai Tea Latte?

It’s easy to turn an iced chai latte into an iced dirty chai tea latte. All you need is a shot of espresso. I reeeeeeally like this variation, and have included it in the recipe card at the end of this post.

How to Make an Iced Chai Tea Latte at Home

You will love how easy it is to make this chilled chai latte in your own kitchen! Just pour and stir. Find the detailed instructions in the recipe card lower down.

• Assemble. Fill a tall glass with ice and pour in the chai concentrate.
• Add milk. Pour the milk over the top, add a sprinkle of chai spice if desired, and give a little stir to combine. Enjoy!

Variations

Here are a few ways we like to play around with this iced chai latte recipe:

• Add espresso. If you’re a coffee lover, add a shot of espresso (photo above) to create an iced dirty chai latte. My favorite variation!
• Switch up the milk. You can make this recipe with any type of milk you prefer, including non-dairy milk. We make it most often with whole milk, but also like to use Chobani’s “extra creamy” oat milk.
• Make it sweeter. If you prefer a sweeter drink, add some simple syrup, brown sugar sugar syrup, or cinnamon simple syrup.
• Use store-bought chai concentrate. If you’re short on time or out of homemade chai concentrate, use your own favorite store-bought version in this drink. The flavor and sweetness will be different from my homemade concentrate, so you will need to play around with how much to add to your drink.

Can I Make This a Hot Latte?

And one more variation for you, one that leaves out the ice – a hot chai latte! Just use a milk steamer to heat the milk – or heat the milk in the microwave or on the stovetop. If you want a frothy cap of milk, use a wand frother to whip some of the warmed milk – then pour it over the top of the drink.

If you like hot lattes, also check out my pumpkin spice latte!