Iced Chai Tea Cold Foam (Printable Version)

Spiced iced chai topped with velvety homemade cold foam for a refreshing café-style drink.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Steps:

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.
05 - Garnish with a light dusting of ground cinnamon. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The cold foam creates this luxurious texture that makes every sip feel like a treat from your favorite café
  • Its endlessly customizable so you can adjust the sweetness and spice to match your mood
02 -
  • The chai concentrate must be completely cold before adding ice or the foam will melt instantly
  • Using a mason jar for frothing actually works better than some cheap handheld frothers I have tried
03 -
  • Brew double strength chai if you plan to let it sit for more than a few minutes
  • Chill your glasses in the freezer for ten minutes before serving for extra frostiness
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