Cold Brew Chai

This Cold Brew Chai is sweet, refreshing and easy to make with concentrated chai, cold brew and plant-based milk. Skip the trip to the coffeeshop and make this homemade Starbuck copycat recipe is easy to make in the comfort of your own home with just a few simple steps!

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DIY Cold Brew Chai Recipe

Want to take your iced coffee up a notch for fall? This Cold Brew Chai is a fun and healthier twist on the popular Starbucks Iced Chai Tea Latte. It’s easy to make with your favorite cup of cold brew coffee, concentrated chai, and any plant-based milk.

The best part about making your own cold brew latte at home is that you can skip the trip to Starbucks without any fancy coffee maker required!

Now you can enjoy your favorite seasonal drink any time you’re craving it and not just in October or November! Plus it’s dairy-free, refined-sugar-free, vegan, paleo-friendly with low carb, keto and Whole30 options!

What you’ll need:

For the coffee

• Cold brew coffee – you can use our homemade cold brew coffee or your favorite premade brand.
• Vanilla extract – just a splash is all you need to add flavor and make your iced chai latte delicious.

For the Chai Tea

• Chai tea – we like this chai powder but you can also brew your own chai latte using your favorite chai tea bags.

Optional:

• Dairy-free Milk or Dairy-free Creamer  – we used unsweetened almond milk (Malk Organics is the creamiest and made without any gums and just 3 ingredients) but you can use any plant-based milk you have on hand. For a dairy-free creamer, we like Nutpods Original.
• Maple syrup – to sweeten things up without any refined sugars. You can use organic agave syrup, yacon syrup, date syrup or any liquid syrup or liquid sweetener you like. Use sugar-free maple syrup, liquid monkfruit or stevia for low carb or keto. Leave out for Whole30 or use homemade date paste.

For serving:

• Glass
• Handful of ice cubes

How to make Cold Brew Chai Latte

1. Prepare the cold brew: Make your cold brew coffee or use your favorite premade brand. Stir in vanilla and whisk until combined
2. Make the chai tea: In a frothing pitcher or a measuring cup, combine the milk, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, vanilla and pumpkin spice. Turn on the frothing pitcher or use your handeld frother to froth the milk until it reaches a whipped foamy consistency.
3. Serve: Add ice to a glass, then fill halfway with coffee, then top with cream and add a sprinkle of pumpkin spice or a dash of cinnamon if desired.

Tips and tricks

• Cold brew: Be sure to use a good quality cold brew concentrate. Make your own by following our guide HERE. You can pick up some cold brew at Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s or even your favorite coffee shop.
• Milk or Dairy-free creamer: Choose a milk that will froth well. We like using Malk Organics unsweetened almond milk since it’s thick, creamy and froths up really well. For a dairy-free creamer, we like Nutpods Original.
• Sweetener: We used maple syrup or you can use organic agave syrup, yacon syrup, date syrup or any liquid syrup or liquid sweetener you like. Use sugar-free maple syrup, liquid monkfruit or stevia for low carb or keto. Leave out for Whole30 or use homemade date paste.

Tools you’ll need:

• Frothing machine, frothing pitcher or a handheld frother
• Tall glass cup, we like this one

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Cold Brew Chai

Prep Time

5 mins

 

This Cold Brew Chai is sweet, refreshing and easy to make with concentrated chai, cold brew and plant-based milk. Skip the trip to the coffeeshop and make this homemade Starbuck copycat recipe is easy to make in the comfort of your own home with just a few simple steps!

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chai latte, cold brew, cold brew at home, cold brew chai, cold brew coffee, how to make cold brew, iced coffee

Servings: 1 serving

Calories: 9 kcal

Author: Kelly

Ingredients

For the coffee

• 1/2 cup cold brew coffee
• 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

For the chai

• 1 cup brewed and cooled chai tea , we like Blue Lotus or you can use your favorite chai tea bags. You'll need 2 chai tea bags steeped in 1 cup boiling water, then cooled.
• 1/3 tsp pure maple syrup , optional. You can use organic agave syrup, yacon syrup, date syrup or any liquid syrup or liquid sweetener you like. Use sugar-free maple syrup, liquid monkfruit or stevia for low carb or keto. Leave out for Whole30 or use homemade date paste.

For serving:

• Handful of ice cubes
• unsweetened almond milk (the creamier the better) OR dairy-free creamer , we like Malk Organics OR Nutpods. Froth first if desired.

Instructions

For the cold brew

1. Prepare your cold brew or use your favorite premade brand. Stir in vanilla and whisk until combined.

   

For the chai

1. Brew your chai according to package directions.

   For chai tea bags, you'll need 2 chai tea bags. Add 1 cup of water to a small pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling add 2 tea bags and turn heat off.

   Allow the tea to steep for 5 minutes. Discard the tea bags and let the tea cool.

   Once cool, combine the coffee with the chai. Add sweetener if desired.

To Serve

1. Add ice to a glass, then fill with cold brew chai and pour in preferred milk. Froth first if desired.

   

2. Serve and enjoy immediately.

   

Nutrition Facts

Cold Brew Chai

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 9 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Carbohydrates 1g0%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 1g2%

* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.