Better Than Starbucks Iced Chai (Tea) Latte

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Better Than Starbucks Iced Chai (Tea) Latte

If you are looking for an iced chai (tea) latte that has flavor like traditional masala chai, this easy recipe is for you to try! A flavorful iced chai will be ready in 10 minutes.

Cook Time10

Total Time10

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Indian

Diet: Vegetarian

Keyword: iced chai, masala iced chai

Servings: chai

Calories: 229kcal

Author: Shilpa Joshi

Equipment

1 Pot
1 tea strainer
1 glass

Ingredients

2 tbsp water
½ tsp chai masala powder See notes for a small batch version or click link for more information and larger batch. See post for more details.
1 tbsp sugar sugar enhances the taste of the spices in a cold drink
2 tsp loose-leaf tea I use CTC tea - Wagh Bakri. You can substitute black tea bags, such as 2 Tetley tea bags.
1¼ cup whole milk Dairy milk works best. Plant-based milks can work but will result in a watery consistency.

Instructions

Add water, whole milk, chai masala powder, sugar, and tea to pot on medium-high heat. Let it come to rolling boil.
In about 3 minutes the chai will begin to boil and produce foam. The foam will rise to the top, before it reaches the top turn down the heat. I like to let it rise twice by turning the heat up then back down. Use a spoon or silicon spatula to scrape the sides of the pot so the tea stuck to the sides is mixed back in. Then, keep heat on medium or a notch below medium to let it simmer for 5 minutes.
You'll get a rich, terra cotta color chai.
Turn off gas and strain tea. Use a spoon to press down on the tea leaves to get all that flavor out!
Add ice to a glass and pour chai over it. Optionally top with whipped cream.

Notes

Link to chai pot and type of tea I use.

See post for more details and tips on cleaning the pot.

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