Cozy Copycat Iced Chai Latte
Sweet-spiced chai over ice, oat milk swirl, and a slow caramel drizzle. The café drink, for half the price and twice the cozy.
Prep: 10 min · Cook: 0 min · Total: 10 min · Serves: 1 tall glass · Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- ¾ cup brewed chai concentrate (chilled)
- ¾ cup oat milk (or your favorite milk)
- 1 tbsp caramel syrup
- Ice cubes
- Cinnamon stick to garnish (optional)
Method
- Drizzle caramel syrup down the inside of a tall glass.
- Fill with ice cubes.
- Pour in chilled chai concentrate, then top with oat milk. Stir gently.
- Finish with a final caramel drizzle and a cinnamon stick if you’re being fancy.
Allergen-aware substitutions
- Dairy-free by default — uses oat milk.
- Sugar-free: choose a monk fruit or sugar-free caramel syrup.
- Peanut-free, shellfish-free by default.
Storage, reheating & freezer
Storage: Best made fresh, but the chai concentrate keeps in the fridge up to a week.
Reheating: Serve cold over fresh ice.
Freezer: Pour leftover chai into ice cube trays for chai-on-chai bliss.
Frequently asked
Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes — prep the ingredients up to 24 hours in advance and store in airtight containers. Cook just before serving for the cozyest texture.
What if I don’t have one of the ingredients?
See the substitutions section above. Most pantry swaps work beautifully here — this recipe was designed to be forgiving.
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Photo note: Clear glass tumbler, caramel drizzle, cinnamon sticks, soft daylight, linen.