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An iced vanilla chai latte is a deliciously sweet and delightfully spiced combination of vanilla simple syrup and homemade chai latte concentrate, topped with the chilled milk of your choice. It’s one of my favorite tea recipes and is sure to be one of yours, too, after just one sip!
This is an iced version of the familiar hot vanilla chai latte for those that prefer iced drinks to start their day or as a mid-afternoon pick-me-up! If this is you, read on to see how to make this Starbucks dupe drink in only three minutes!
Ingredients for this recipe
Making an iced vanilla chai latte at home
This is just a quick overview, find the full instructions in the recipe card below!
Using vanilla extract in a latte
If you really want to take the vanilla flavor and scent to the next level in this latte recipe, add ¼ tsp. vanilla extract to the tea concentrate after combining with the vanilla syrup.
This is a great option if you’re wanting major vanilla flavor without a ton of extra sweetness.
Vanilla extract, it should be noted, is not a replacement for vanilla-flavored simple syrup as it does not contain any sugar or sweeteners. It is merely an extract, providing flavor and aroma and is a great addition to the flavored syrup.
Iced Dirty Vanilla Chai Latte
Want to add another layer of flavor? Add a shot of espresso to the drink! It’s like a dirty chai latte and iced vanilla latte had a glorious, delicious baby!
To make an iced dirty vanilla chai latte: simply stir 1 - 2 ounces brewed espresso in with the chai tea concentrate and vanilla syrup before adding the ice and milk.
So easy! And delicious!
Watch the recipe video!
Iced Vanilla Chai Latte (Using Concentrate)
Equipment
- Glass, for serving
Ingredients
- 1 - 3 tablespoons vanilla simple syrup, more or less to taste
- ½ cup chai concentrate
- ¼ tsp. vanilla extract (optional)
- 8 - 12 ounces milk of choice, more or less to taste
Instructions
- Combine 1 – 3 tablespoons vanilla simple syrup and ½ cup chai concentrate (and ¼ tsp. vanilla extract, if using) in a tall glass and stir well.
- Fill the glass with a generous scoop of ice and top with the milk of your choice (using less milk will produce a stronger, spicier flavor and more milk will result in a milder drink).
- Garnish with a sprinkle of chai spice blend, if desired.
Video
Notes
- Recipe makes one drink, is easily multiplied.
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