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Iced Cherry Chai (Starbucks Copycat)

A sweet and spiced cold drink featuring chai tea concentrate, milk, and a cherry cream topping that you can easily make at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Drink, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cherry Cream Cold Foam
  • 3 tablespoon heavy cream
  • 1.5 tablespoon cherry syrup Use sugar-free for a lower sugar option.
  • 1 tablespoon whole milk Can be substituted with low-fat or plant-based milk.
For the Iced Cherry Chai
  • 0.5 cup chai tea concentrate Store-bought or homemade.
  • 0.5 cup milk of choice Use low-fat or plant milk for lighter option.
  • 0.5 teaspoon freeze-dried cherries (crushed) For garnish.
  • as needed cup ice For serving.

Method
 

Make the Cherry Cream Cold Foam
  1. Add the heavy cream, cherry syrup, and whole milk to a small glass or container and froth for 20-30 seconds until fully whipped.
Make the Iced Cherry Chai
  1. Add ice to a tall glass.
  2. Pour in the chai concentrate and milk of choice.
  3. Top the iced chai latte with the cherry cream cold foam and a sprinkle of crushed freeze-dried cherries.
  4. Stir gently if desired and enjoy!

Notes

Store the cherry cold foam in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 48 hours. If using light options, the drink becomes lower calorie, suitable for more diets.