Vanilla-Chai Iced Latte

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-25 · Updated 2026-05-25

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A creamy iced latte with warming chai spices and a smooth vanilla finish, ideal for an afternoon pick-me-up. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together strong brewed chai tea, cooled, cold milk (whole or plant-based), vanilla syrup for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 oz strong brewed chai tea, cooled
4 oz cold milk (whole or plant-based)
1 oz vanilla syrup
as needed ice cubes
a pinch for garnish ground cinnamon

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Instructions

Step 1: Fill a tall glass with ice cubes to the brim.
Step 2: Pour 4 oz of cooled strong brewed chai tea over the ice.
Step 3: Add 1 oz vanilla syrup directly into the glass.
Step 4: Pour 4 oz cold milk over the top.
Step 5: Stir gently with a long spoon for 15 seconds to combine.
Step 6: Lightly dust the surface with a pinch of ground cinnamon for aroma and garnish.