Iced Chai Tea with Cold Foam (Printable)

Aromatic iced chai concentrate poured over ice and finished with a silky layer of cold foam for the perfect refreshing beverage.

# What You Need:

→ Chai Concentrate

01 - 1 cup strong brewed chai tea from loose leaf or 2 chai tea bags
02 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
03 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Cold Foam

04 - 1/2 cup cold whole milk or milk of choice
05 - 1 tablespoon heavy cream optional for extra creaminess
06 - 1 teaspoon powdered sugar

→ Assembly

07 - 1 cup ice cubes
08 - Ground cinnamon for garnish

# How To Make It:

01 - Brew chai tea strong by steeping tea bags or loose-leaf chai in hot water for 5 minutes. Stir in honey or maple syrup and vanilla extract. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until cold.
02 - In a small bowl or frothing pitcher, combine cold milk, heavy cream if using, and powdered sugar. Froth with a handheld milk frother or vigorously shake in a sealed jar until thick and foamy.
03 - Fill two glasses with ice cubes. Divide the chilled chai concentrate evenly between the glasses.
04 - Gently spoon or pour the cold foam over the iced chai in each glass.
05 - Dust ground cinnamon lightly over the cold foam layer. Serve immediately while cold.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The cold foam creates this pillowy cloud that slowly melts into the spiced chai, giving you a different experience with each sip.
  • You can adjust the sweetness and spice levels to match your exact mood, making it far better than anything from a coffee shop.
02 -
  • Frothing cold milk is much harder than hot milk, so dont get discouraged if it takes longer to achieve that perfect foam.
  • Adding the powdered sugar to the milk before frothing helps stabilize the foam so it doesnt immediately dissolve into your drink.
03 -
  • If you dont have a milk frother, add your cold milk mixture to a mason jar, seal tightly, and shake vigorously for about 45 seconds until foamy.
  • For an adult version, add a splash of spiced rum or bourbon to the chai concentrate before pouring over ice.
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