This Starbucks Chai Tea Latte Recipe is my favorite afternoon pick-me-up. It only takes a few minutes to make and is the perfect combination of a sweet treat and a caffeine boost. Top it with whipped cream and extra cinnamon or enjoy it as is, either way, it is delicious.
Making chai lattes at home is going to save you money and it will probably taste better than your local coffee shop. Try my Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte for fall.
If you love a good Starbucks copycat recipe, try my Iced White Chocolate Mocha or Sweet Cream Cold Foam. [feast_advanced_jump_to]
A Starbucks chai latte is made from milk, water, and a pre-sweetened chai tea concentrate. That’s right, they actually water down the chai concentrate when they make the drink!
What is a Chai Latte Made of?
A chai latte is typically equal parts chai tea and milk. It is sometimes topped with whipped cream. This beverage can be frothed and served warm or cold. The tea is made by either steeping bags of chai in water or you can steep black tea in water (or use black tea concentrate) and add the chai spice blend of cinnamon, cardamom, black peppercorns, ginger, star anise, fennel, and nutmeg.
Fun fact: the word chai is actually the Hindi word for tea. So when you say chai tea latte, you are essentially saying “tea tea latte”.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Hot or cold – This recipe will show you how to make your latte hot or over ice.
- Easy – You only need a couple of simple ingredients.
- Customizable – Use regular milk or dairy-free, like almond milk or coconut milk, for this recipe. Create your perfect drink!
- Quick – You can make a homemade version of a chai concentrate or use store-bought for a faster option.
- Low Caffeine – Chai has less caffeine compared to coffee.
Save $$ by making this Starbucks Chai Tea Latte AT HOME!
FAQ
Does Starbucks use real chai tea?
What chai tea is closest to Starbucks?
What brand of tea does Starbucks use?
What is in Starbucks chai tea concentrate?
Can you get a chai tea latte at Starbucks?
Get a non-dairy Starbucks chai tea latte. To order the lowest calorie Starbucks iced chai tea latte, get it with almond milk instead of the standard 2% milk. Ordering a non-dairy chai tea latte at Starbucks is as simple as swapping the standard dairy milk for a plant-based alternative.
Is chai tea beneficial for breast cysts?
Chai tea is rich in phytochemicals with anti-inflammatory properties that help prevent disease or infection. These substances are also capable of inhibiting tumorigenesis. However, there is no scientific data to support that chai tea has a direct effect on breast cysts.
What is Starbucks Chai tea concentrate?
Starbucks chai tea concentrate is an infusion of black tea, cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, star anise and other flavors. If you want to customize a chai tea latte with an additional flavor here are the syrups and sauces I suggest: Just don’t go overboard on the number of pumps you add in.
What to know about Starbucks Chai Teavana tea?
There is something that you should know about the Starbucks chai Teavana tea. Only the regular hot drink is brewed with the chai tea bag. All the other drinks – chai tea latte, iced chai drinks, etc. are all made from a Starbucks chai concentrate. This is a strong liquid that works as a base for the drinks.