5 from 21 votes
Starbucks Chai Tea Latte (Copycat Recipe)
This copycat Starbucks Chai Tea Latte blends brewed chai tea with frothed milk and vanilla syrup to create a warm, aromatic beverage. The tea is steeped strong, mixed with sweetened vanilla, and topped with creamy, frothed milk, delivering a balanced spicy and sweet flavor profile.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
1
Calories:
194 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2 chai tea bags
- 1 cup milk 2%
- 1 ounce Vanilla Syrup
Instructions
- Bring the water to a boil. When the water is boiling, pour it into a large mug.
- Add the tea bags and steep for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags.
- Meanwhile, heat the milk in the microwave for about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- When the milk is hot, froth it using a milk frother or by shaking the milk in a jar with a lid until it has doubled in size. If you use a jar to shake the milk, be sure to fasten the lid well and shake for about 30 seconds.
- Pour the vanilla syrup into the tea and stir.
- Pour the frothed milk into the tea and spoon any remaining milk froth on top.
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Notes
- Brew a stronger chai concentrate with 4 tea bags and store in the fridge for up to 5 days for quicker preparation.
- For batches, keep the chai base warm in a slow cooker and allow guests to add their own frothed milk.
- Serve chai lattes immediately while hot, ideally at about 160°F (71°C) for best flavor and texture.
- Present in clear glass mugs and consider garnishing with cinnamon sticks, star anise, or a dusting of nutmeg for a decorative touch.
Nutrition Information
Calories
194kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
19mg
(6%)
Sodium
127mg
(5%)
Potassium
348mg
(7%)
Sugar
33g
(66%)
Vitamin A
241IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
0.5mg
(1%)
Calcium
287mg
(29%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 194
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 194kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 127mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 348mg | 7% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 241IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 287mg | 29% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.