Dairy-Free Iced Chai Latte
Elevate your refreshment game with this Dairy-Free Iced Chai Latte, a vibrant and aromatic spin on the classic coffeehouse favorite—perfect for warm days or anytime you're craving a luxurious pick-me-up. Featuring a robust homemade chai concentrate infused with spices like cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and black peppercorns, this recipe delivers authentic flavor without the need for processed syrups. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup and balanced by creamy unsweetened almond milk, this vegan-friendly latte is as nourishing as it is indulgent. Quick to prepare and utterly refreshing when served over ice, it’s the perfect beverage for anyone seeking a caffeine boost with a rich, dairy-free twist.
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Ingredients
- 480 ml Water
- 4 pieces Black tea bags
- 1 piece Cinnamon stick
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 5 pieces Whole cloves
- 4 pieces Cardamom pods
- 6 pieces Black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 240 ml Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup Ice cubes
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the water, cinnamon stick, ground ginger, cloves, cardamom pods, and black peppercorns.
Step 2
Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5 minutes to allow the spices to infuse.
Step 3
After 5 minutes, remove the saucepan from the heat and add the black tea bags to the spiced water. Let the tea steep for another 5 minutes.
Step 4
Strain the tea mixture into a pitcher or large bowl, discarding the spices and tea bags.
Step 5
Stir in the vanilla extract and maple syrup into the strained tea concentrate.
Step 6
Allow the tea concentrate to cool to room temperature, or refrigerate it to speed up the process.
Step 7
Once the tea is cool, fill 2 glasses with ice cubes. Pour 120 ml of the cooled tea concentrate into each glass.
Step 8
Top each glass with 120 ml of unsweetened almond milk.
Step 9
Stir gently to combine the tea concentrate and almond milk.
Step 10
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Dairy-Free Iced Chai Latte.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1023.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 171.3 |
| Total Fat 3.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 169.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 33.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 27.1g | |
| Protein 1.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 89.1IU | 0% |
| Calcium 501.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 158.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories