Iced Dirty Chai Latte

This iced dirty chai latte recipe is very flavorful, sweet, creamy, filled with a comforting blend of warming chai spices and has a nice kick of caffeine to it. It is SO easy to make this favorite drink right at home by following this step-by-step guide. This version also is healthier and made with oat milk, making this recipe 100% dairy-free and vegan.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: beverage, chai, coffee, drink, iced, latte, Vegan

Servings: drink

Calories: 103kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Ingredients

2 bags chai tea bags
1 stick cinnamon or swap for ¼ tsp of ground cinnamon
¾ cup water
2 shots espresso or 2.5 ounces or about ½ cup strongly brewed coffee
½ cup oat milk or any kind of milk you like
½ tsp vanilla extract
1-2 tsp maple syrup or to taste
ice cubes to serve

Instructions

To a small saucepan, add ¾ cup of water and the cinnamon stick, cover and bring to a boil. Then, turn the heat off, add the 2 bags of chai tea and let them steep for about 5-7 minutes (or longer). Then, remove the cinnamon stick and the bags of tea and discard them. Transfer the tea mixture to the fridge to cool down until ready to use.
Prepare the coffee (espresso or strong brew) and also place it in the fridge until ready to use.
Meanwhile, combine the cold milk with maple syrup and vanilla extract. Set aside.
To serve, fill a glass with ice cubes and then pour the chai tea over, then the espresso or strong coffee and finally the cold milk. Top with vegan whipped cream and a dust of cinnamon, if desired, and enjoy with a straw.

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Notes

I highly recommend taking a few extra minutes to cool down the tea and coffee before assembling the latte. Otherwise, the warm mixture will melt the ice cubes quickly and dilute the flavors.
For a stronger chai flavor, you can add some ground spices (nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom, etc) or whole spices (sliced fresh ginger, black peppercorns, anise star, etc) to the tea. Check out the blog post for more ideas!
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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