Vegan Iced Chai Latte
Cool off in style with this irresistible Vegan Iced Chai Latte, a refreshing take on the classic spiced tea drink. This dairy-free recipe blends a medley of warming spices—like cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and fresh ginger—with bold black tea for a chai concentrate that's both aromatic and flavorful. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup and infused with vanilla, it's poured over a generous serve of ice and topped with creamy, unsweetened almond milk for a smooth and satisfying finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy and wholesome beverage is the perfect summertime treat for chai lovers. Serve it as a pick-me-up or a dessert-inspired drink and savor every sip of this plant-based delight! Ideal for vegan lifestyles and iced tea enthusiasts alike, this recipe is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 ml water
- 2 pieces black tea bags
- 1 piece cinnamon stick
- 5 pieces cardamom pods
- 3 pieces cloves
- 1 inch piece, sliced fresh ginger
- 5 pieces black peppercorns
- 1 piece anise star
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 250 ml unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, add the water, black tea bags, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, sliced ginger, black peppercorns, and anise star.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
Strain the tea into a heat-safe container to remove the spices and tea bags.
Stir in the maple syrup and vanilla extract into the strained tea.
Allow the chai concentrate to cool to room temperature. You can transfer it to the refrigerator to speed up the cooling process.
In two serving glasses, add ice cubes until each glass is half full.
Pour the chai concentrate over the ice, filling each glass halfway.
Top each glass with unsweetened almond milk, stirring gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Vegan Iced Chai Latte.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
202 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.6 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 193 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.6 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.3 g | ||
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 571 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 280 mg | 6% | |
*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.
