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!
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
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Prepare your cold brew or use your favorite premade brand. Stir in vanilla and whisk until combined.
For the chai
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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
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Add ice to a glass, then fill with cold brew chai and pour in preferred milk. Froth first if desired.
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Serve and enjoy immediately.
