Dirty Chai Maple Iced Latte
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Dirty Chai Maple Iced Latte
Treat yourself to a homemade Dirty Chai Maple Iced Latte that’s rich with bold maple and chai flavors, perfectly blended with cold brew and almond milk. It’s the ultimate morning pick-me-up! Dairy-free + Vegan Option. Serve hot or cold.
It’s the season for iced drinks, and this Dirty Chai Maple Iced Latte is simply amazing! I’ve been loving making homemade lattes at home lately—especially with almond or oat milk! It's not only easy but also lets me control exactly what goes into my drink which I love!
I decided to try the 'dirty' version of chai tea—basically adding coffee—and I’m so glad I did! The blend of chai spices with bold coffee flavors creates a delicious combo that’s hard to beat. It's no secret that I love anything flavored with chai and if you do too, try my Chai Cream Cheese Frosting, Spiced Chai Cheesecake, Dirty Chai Oatmeal Porridge and a fan favorite Vegan Chai Latte Cinnamon Rolls!
Jump to:
- What Is Dirty Chai?
- What You'll Love Most About this Dirty Chai Maple Iced Latte
- How To Make A Dirty Chai Maple Iced Latte
- Ingredients
- How To Make A Homemade Chai Spice Blend
- Can I Make A Dirty Chai Maple Iced Latte Without Caffeine?
- Can I Use Other Types of Milk?
- Can I Serve this Hot or Cold?
- Dirty Chai Maple Iced Latte Q + A's
- More Homemade Latte Recipes to Try
- MADE OUR RECIPE(S)?
- Dirty Chai Maple Iced Latte
What Is Dirty Chai?
When you hear "dirty chai" a lot comes to mind! Don't worry no dirt involved—just a delightful blend of chai tea and espresso. The blend offers a unique + delightful fusion of spicy chai flavors with the boldness of espresso, creating a harmonious balance between the aromatic spices and the rich coffee taste.
What You'll Love Most About this Dirty Chai Maple Iced Latte
- A fresh kick of energy from the coffee!
- Extremely creamy + smooth in texture
- Dairy-free + vegan options for everyone to enjoy!
- Can be enjoyed hot or cold---- With the same amount of deliciousness!
- The sweetness of maple adds a perfect touch of natural sweetness and depth to every sip.
How To Make A Dirty Chai Maple Iced Latte
This tea latte recipe comes together in a saucepan on the stove for the chai tea component and then stirred together with the remaining ingredients. It’s full of classic chai spices + black tea.
Ingredients
CHAI MAPLE TEA:
- Almond milk. Unsweetened (You can sub with your favorite plant-based milk or whole milk)
- Black tea bags. You can use more or less to adjust the black tea flavor! You can also use decaf tea bags if needed!
- Chai spice blend. You can make your own for better flavor control (See below for how to make it) or you can use a store-bought version.
- Maple syrup. Use pure maple syrup for the best flavor!
ICED LATTE:
- Crushed ice. You can also use regular ice cubes.
- Freshly-brewed espresso or coffee. Cooled.
- Chai maple tea. Also cooled.
- Vanilla syrup. My favorite brand can be found in my Amazon Shop.
- Whipped cream. For a homemade option, see my Whipped Cream recipe. To make this latte vegan you can also opt for a coconut whipped cream.
- Sprinkles of chai spice blend. Optional.
How To Make A Homemade Chai Spice Blend
In a bowl, whisk together the cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, allspice, cardamom, ground cloves, and black pepper until combined. Voila!
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp ground allspice
- ½ tsp cardamom
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
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Can I Make A Dirty Chai Maple Iced Latte Without Caffeine?
Absolutely! Black tea typically has about 47 milligrams of caffeine per 8-ounce cup, while coffee packs around 95 milligrams for the same size. If you prefer to cut back on caffeine, you can easily switch to decaf black tea. Plus, if you're using chai tea bags, you can find decaf options to suit your needs.
Can I Use Other Types of Milk?
Absolutely! If you’d like to switch things up with the type of plant-based milk that you use—–that’s totally fine! The world of plant-based milk is constantly expanding. From the classics like coconut milk, cashew milk, soy milk and almond milk, we now have delicious options like oat milk, and even potato and quinoa milk.
Can I Serve this Hot or Cold?
Yes! You can definitely switch things up by serving this latte hot or cold whenever you chose to. To serve hot, simply warm all latte ingredients together in a small saucepan until heated through. Pour in a mug and top with whipped cream and a few sprinkles of chai tea mix, if desired.
Dirty Chai Maple Iced Latte Q + A's
Yes, you can prepare the chai concentrate and cold brew ahead of time. Just mix everything together and serve it over ice when you’re ready to enjoy.
Yes, you can use honey, agave syrup, or any other sweetener you like in place of maple syrup.
Yes, everything aside from the whipped cream is vegan, so opt for a vegan whipped cream for topping or skip it altogether.
If you prefer a less sweet drink, reduce the amount of maple syrup or use a sugar-free vanilla syrup or sub for vanilla extract instead.
More Homemade Latte Recipes to Try
- Iced Maple Cinnamon Oat Latte
- Sugar Cookie Latte (Starbucks Copycat)
- Brown Butter Maple Cookie Latte
- Caramel Biscoff Cookie Butter Iced Latte
- Honey + Turmeric Iced Latte
- Salted Caramel Cashew Latte
- Easy Warm Apple Chai Latte
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Dirty Chai Maple Iced Latte
Ingredients
CHAI SPICE BLEND:
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
- ½ teaspoon cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
CHAI MAPLE TEA:
- 1 cup Almond milk, unsweetened (You can sub with your favorite plant-based milk or whole milk)
- 3 black tea bags, premium (You can use more or less to adjust black tea flavor!)
- 1 teaspoon chai spice blend
- 2 Tbsps pure maple syrup
ICED LATTE:
- Crushed ice
- 2 shots freshly-brewed espresso or coffee, cooled
- ¾ cup cooled Chai Maple tea
- 1 oz vanilla syrup (My favorite brand can be found in my Amazon Shop)
- Whipped cream (For a homemade option, see my Whipped Cream recipe)
- Sprinkles of chai spice blend, optional
Instructions
TO MAKE THE CHAI SPICE BLEND:
- In a bowl, whisk together the cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, allspice, cardamom, ground cloves, and black pepper until combined.
TO MAKE THE CHAI MAPLE TEA:
- In a medium saucepan on medium-high heat, add the milk and bring to a boil for 1-2 minutes. Add the tea bags and let it boil for another 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and let everything steep for 5-6 minutes.
- Once fully steeped, remove tea bags and whisk in the maple syrup and chai spice blend until dissolved and combined. Let cool completely.
TO MAKE THE LATTE:
- Grab a good tall coffee/latte glass and add the crushed ice followed by the cooled chai maple tea, cooled brewed espresso or coffee, and vanilla syrup, stirring together with a coffee spoon until combined. Top with a spoonful or two of whipped cream and sprinkle with chai spice blend, if desired.
- Sip and Enjoy!
Tips & Tricks
- SWEETENER: You can adjust the amount of sweetener depending on how sweet or unsweet you'd like for your latte to be.
- TEA BAG: You can also use a chai tea bag blend instead if preferred. Stash tea has a great option. See my Amazon Shop to grab it!
- SERVING: To make additional lattes, simply double or triple ingredients, depending on need.
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Great recipe. I love that the recipe calls for oat milk and maple syrup. Loved making this a dairy free option.
Hi Andrea! I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed this latte! It's definitely a fave of mine! 🙂
Love chai latte's but the addition of the bold amounts of maple and oat milk sounds even better to me. Appreciate that it's non-dairy.
This has to be the most refreshing iced latte I have ever had and it's so delicious!
Chai is my go to morning drink, but this dirty chai has been my jam lately! Thanks so much for sharing!
This was like a chai tea but even better! I love the addition of maple syrup!
Wow this looks amazing! I can't wait to give it a try!