Vegan Iced Chai

Cool off with this irresistibly creamy and spiced Vegan Iced Chai, a dairy-free twist on the classic iced chai latte. Bursting with the rich flavors of warming spices like cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and star anise, this refreshing beverage is naturally sweetened with maple syrup and finished with a splash of smooth almond milk. Perfect as an afternoon pick-me-up or a summery treat, this recipe delivers bold and authentic chai flavor without the need for dairy. Easy to make in just 15 minutes of active prep and cook time, it’s a wonderful way to enjoy a homemade iced chai latte tailored to your dietary needs. Serve it over ice for an energizing, plant-based delight that’s perfect any time of day!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 2 pieces black tea bags
• 1 piece cinnamon stick
• 1 inch fresh ginger, sliced
• 5 pieces whole cloves
• 4 pieces cardamom pods
• 3 pieces black peppercorns
• 1 piece star anise
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 cup ice cubes

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil over medium heat.

Step 2

Once the water is boiling, add the black tea bags, cinnamon stick, sliced ginger, whole cloves, cardamom pods, black peppercorns, and star anise.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes to allow the spices to infuse into the water.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from heat and discard the tea bags but leave the spices in for continued infusion.

Step 5

Stir in the maple syrup and vanilla extract, allowing them to dissolve completely.

Step 6

Let the chai concentrate cool to room temperature, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the spices.

Step 7

Chill the chai concentrate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or until you're ready to serve.

Step 8

To serve, fill two glasses with ice cubes.

Step 9

Divide the chilled chai concentrate between the glasses.

Step 10

Top each glass with half a cup of unsweetened almond milk.

Step 11

Stir gently to combine before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1017.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	185.9

Total Fat 4.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 167.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 35.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g	0%
Total Sugars 27.2g
Protein 2.7g	0%

Vitamin D 87.8IU	0%
Calcium 522.3mg	0%
Iron 3.2mg	0%
Potassium 230.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 19.5%

Protein: 5.7%

Carbs: 74.9%