Iced Chai Tea with Cold Foam (Printable Version)

Spiced chai over ice with creamy cold foam and cinnamon. Refreshing, aromatic, and ready in 10 minutes.

# Components:

→ 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

# Directions:

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 handheld milk frother or vigorously shake in sealed jar until thick and foamy.
03 - Fill two glasses with ice cubes. Divide chilled chai concentrate evenly between glasses. Gently spoon or pour cold foam over iced chai.
04 - Garnish with light dusting of ground cinnamon. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The contrast between icy spiced tea and velvety sweet foam creates that coffeehouse texture at home
  • You can batch brew the chai concentrate and keep it in your fridge for instant drinks all week
02 -
  • Cold milk froths significantly better than room temperature milk, so keep your dairy chilling until the exact moment you are ready to froth
  • The foam will start separating after about 15 minutes, so assemble these drinks right before serving for that picture perfect presentation
03 -
  • Add a pinch of sea salt to your chai concentrate to make all the other flavors pop
  • For an adult version, stir a shot of bourbon or spiced rum into the chai before adding ice
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