Copycat Starbucks Chai Tea Latte

Iced Starbucks chai tea latte copycat in a glass with ice and creamy milk on a wooden board.

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Loaded with flavor, this Copycat Starbucks Chai Tea Latte is a creamy, 5-minute drink that combines bold homemade tea concentrate with steamed, frothy milk and a hint of warm spices for the ultimate coffee-shop experience at home.

Prep Time5

Cook Time3

Total Time8

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings: serving

Calories: 74kcal

Author: Jeri Walker

Ingredients

½ cup chai tea concentrate (homemade or store-bought)
½ cup milk (2%, oat, or almond milk works best)
1 cup ice cubes (for iced version)
Garnish: A pinch of ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
Optional: 1-2 teaspoons sugar, honey, or maple syrup, to taste

Instructions

For a Hot Chai Latte

Combine: Pour the chai concentrate and milk into a small saucepan. Barista Tip: For a more professional, layered look, heat the concentrate and milk in separate pans so you can froth the milk independently.
Heat: Warm over medium heat until steaming (approximately 150°F). Do not let it reach a boil, as scorched milk loses its natural sweetness and can taste bitter.
Froth: Remove from heat. Use a handheld milk frother or whisk vigorously for 30 seconds until a thick, creamy foam forms.
Serve: Pour into a mug (pouring the frothed milk over the concentrate if they were heated separately) and garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon.

For an Iced Chai Latte

Prep: Fill a tall glass to the top with ice cubes.
Layer: Pour the chai concentrate over the ice, then top with the cold milk.
Stir: Stir gently to combine. Top with a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.

Notes

Standard Ratio: This recipe uses a 1:1 ratio (1 part concentrate to 1 part milk).
Frother Hack: If you don't have a frother, shake the hot milk and concentrate in a sealed mason jar (use a towel to protect your hands) or pulse in a blender for 15 seconds to create foam.
Dirty Chai: Add a single shot of espresso or ¼ cup of strong brewed coffee for extra caffeine.
Chai Ice Cubes: To prevent your iced latte from getting watered down, freeze extra chai concentrate in an ice cube tray and use those instead of regular ice.

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