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    Iced Matcha Chai Latte

    Published: Oct 5, 2022 by Michelle · 2 Comments

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    This recipe for Iced Matcha Chai Latte is full of aromatic flavour from the symphony of warming spices infused in the black tea, together with the sugar and milk. Top it off with a whipped matcha cream, and you've got a delicious double tea drink. 

    Iced matcha chai latte in a glass, with cinnamon stick.

    Why you'll love this recipe

    This recipe for Iced Matcha Chai Latte is easy to make.

    The spices are infused in the tea, which gives chai its signature warmth.

    It's a concentrated drink with rich and robust flavour -- no watered down tea here!

    Topping off the chai with matcha whipped cream adds another dimension of tea to the drink.

    What is chai?

    Chai is an Indian spiced tea, of which the term is derived from the Chinese word "cha."

    Typically, chai refers to Masala chai which is a black tea flavoured with spices, ginger, milk and sugar.

    For a shortcut version, you can make chai latte using chai syrup, which is a concentrated sweetened syrup infused with spices.

    What is matcha?

    Matcha is a finely milled Japanese green tea.

    Unlike other green teas, matcha is made by steaming and drying the delicate shade-grown tea leaves, and grinding the entire leaves into a fine powder.

    There are different grades of matcha, ranging from culinary to ceremonial grade.

    Using a high quality ceremonial grade matcha tea powder will give you the best taste and flavor.

    Read more about this green tea in Beginner's Guide to Matcha.

    Ingredients you'll need

    For the chai (tea):

    • black tea: if you have chai tea bags, you can use those too
    • chai spices:
      • green cardamom
      • black cardamom
      • cloves
      • cinnamon stick
      • black peppercorn
      • fennel
      • star anise
      • fresh ginger
    • granulated sugar: you can use any sweetener you like, such as honey or maple syrup and adjust the sweetness to your liking
    • water
    • whole milk: you can use any milk or non-dairy alternative of your choice
    • ice

    Matcha cream:

    • matcha powder: use the best quality matcha for the best flavour
    • heavy whipping cream: chilled

    Iced matcha chai latte in a glass, with cinnamon stick.

    How to make it

    Make the chai:

    In a mortar and pestle, roughly grind the spices: cardamom, clove, peppercorn, fennel, star anise.

    In a small saucepan, add in the fresh ginger, cinnamon sticks, crushed spices, sugar and water.

    Bring to a simmer and add in the black tea bags.

    Remove from heat and let the tea steep.

    Cool to room temperature and strain tea through a sieve.

    Add ice cubes to a tall glass, and pour the tea over top.

    Pour milk of your choice over the tea. Stick in a straw and enjoy immediately.

    Make the matcha cream:

    Combine heavy cream with matcha powder in a jar or bowl and whip with a whisk until firm peaks.

    Assemble:

    Add ice cubes to a tall glass and pour the chai over top.

    Pour milk over the chai.

    Dollop with matcha cream.

    Stick in a straw and enjoy immediately.

    Substitutions

    For a vegan version, instead of whole milk, try:

    • almond milk
    • oat milk
    • coconut milk
    • soy milk
    • macadamia nut milk

    For the cream, you can use a coconut cream or non-dairy creamer such as oat.

    For different flavour variations:

    Try adding:

    • vanilla extract or vanilla syrup
    • maple syrup
    • nutmeg
    • allspice
    • rose petals/rose syrup

    For a frothier chai matcha latte, use a milk frother to aerate/froth the milk.

    Alternatively, you can add the milk to a mason jar, secure a lid to it and shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds for a similar effect.

    To make a hot matcha chai tea latte, omit the ice and serve in a mug.

    Other tea recipes you may like

    Be sure to check out these recipes:

    Matcha Latte

    Rose Milk Tea Latte

    Lavender Earl Grey Tea Latte/London Fog

    Homemade Matcha Espresso Fusion

    Yuenyueng (Hong Kong Coffee Tea Drink)

    HK Milk Tea Bubble Tea

    How To Make Tea Powder

    Let me know if you try out this recipe -- tag me on Instagram @siftandsimmer or leave me a comment/rating below!

    Iced matcha chai latte in a glass, with cinnamon stick.

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    5 from 2 votes

    Iced Matcha Chai Latte

    This recipe for Iced Matcha Chai Latte is full of aromatic flavour from the symphony of warming spices infused in the black tea, together with the sugar and milk. Top it off with a whipped matcha cream, and you've got a delicious double tea drink. 
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time5 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 393kcal
    Author: Michelle

    For accuracy and precision in baking recipes, use weight (metric) measurements when available.

    Ingredients

    Chai:

    • 4 black tea bags
    • 5 green cardamom
    • 1 black cardamom
    • 1 clove
    • 2 sticks cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon black peppercorn whole
    • 1 teaspoon fennel
    • 2 star anise
    • 1" piece fresh ginger
    • 2 teaspoon granulated sugar or to your taste
    • ⅔ C water
    • ⅓ C whole milk or non-dairy alternative
    • ice

    Matcha cream:

    • ¼ C heavy cream
    • 2 teaspoon matcha
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    Instructions

    Make the chai:

    • In a mortar and pestle, roughly grind the spices: cardamom, clove, peppercorn, fennel, star anise.
    • In a small saucepan, add in the fresh ginger, cinnamon sticks, crushed spices, sugar and water.
    • Bring to a simmer and add the black tea bags into the hot water.
    • Remove pot from heat, give it a stir and let the tea steep.
    • Cool the tea to room temperature and strain through a sieve.

    Make the matcha cream:

    • Combine heavy cream with matcha powder in a jar or bowl and whip with a whisk until firm peaks.

    Assemble:

    • Add ice cubes to a tall glass and pour the chai over top.
    • Pour milk over the chai.
    • Dollop with matcha cream.
    • Stick in a straw and enjoy immediately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 66mg | Potassium: 449mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 1509IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 291mg | Iron: 5mg

    The nutritional information provided should be considered as approximate and is not guaranteed. Please use your best judgment to ensure food is safely prepared and/or a good fit for your diet.

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    Comments

    1. David @ Spiced

      October 06, 2022 at 4:42 am

      5 stars
      Whipped matcha cream!? *woah* What a cool idea! I love the way you phrased that, too - a symphony of warming spices just brings such a good visual image. 🙂 This sounds like a great drink for mid-morning!

      Reply
    2. Neil

      October 07, 2022 at 3:29 am

      5 stars
      I've seen myself have a Chai Latte from time to time but an Iced Matcha Chai Latte? I love it!

      Reply

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