5 from 30 votes
Christmas Morning Chai (Dutch Bros)
Christmas Morning Chai blends chai tea concentrate with creamy half and half and white chocolate sauce for a rich, spiced beverage. Served hot or iced, it features whipped cream and fresh nutmeg toppings, delivering a smooth and flavorful drink with layered textures from the whipped cream and foam. The recipe includes options for varying sweetness, dairy-free substitutions, and a crockpot version for serving multiple guests.
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
6 mins
Servings:
1
serving
Calories:
302 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Indian, American
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup chai tea concentrate I used Oregon Chai, may also use instant chai packets or your favorite brand
- ⅓- ½ cup half and half this is what makes this drink extra creamy, use other percentages of milk or plant-based milks at your discretion
- 1-2 tablespoons white chocolate sauce Swirl some in the mug/glass and stir some in too.
- Whipped Cream to top the drink
- nutmeg fresh grated is best
Instructions
Hot Christmas Morning Chai
- On the stovetop in a small saucepan, heat desired number of servings of chai concentrate until simmering and hot. Or place in mug and heat in microwave. If using instant, heat 6 ounces of water until boiling, mix with instant chai until dissolved.
- Meanwhile, in a frother or on the stovetop, heat half and half until hot, but not boiling. See notes for how to froth if you don't have a frother.
- Squirt white chocolate sauce into mug, lining the sides if desired. Pour in hot chai, stir in white chocolate sauce if desired.
- Add heated half and half and place foam on the top. Top with whipped cream, grated nutmeg and a drizzle of white chocolate sauce. Serve immediately.
Cup of Yum
Iced Christmas Morning Chai
- Using a cold foam frother if available, foam your half and half. See notes for how to froth cold foam if you don't have a frother.
- Drizzle white chocolate sauce on the sides of the glass, then fill with ice cubes.
- Pour chai concentrate over ice cubes. Drizzle in white chocolate sauce (if using a bit more), slowly pour in frothed half and half, top with whipped cream, nutmeg and a drizzle of white chocolate sauce.
Notes
- If a frother is not available, heat milk or half and half and use a hand frother or blender to create foam.
- Adjust sweetness by adding vanilla syrup or brown sugar syrup to suit taste.
- The crockpot method allows preparation for eight servings and adds warming cinnamon spice.
- To make vegan, substitute half and half with plant-based milk and use dairy-free whipped topping.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
302kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
115mg
(5%)
Potassium
170mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
41g
(82%)
Vitamin A
286IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
106mg
(11%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 302kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 115mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 286IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.