The Starbucks Copycat Chai Tea Latte is warm, creamy, and full of sweet spice. It captures the bold tea flavor and velvety texture of your favorite café drink no long lines or high prices. With just a few pantry ingredients, you can brew this at home and enjoy all the cozy café vibes anytime.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Perfectly balanced flavor — not too sweet, not too spicy.
• Made with real tea and warm, fragrant spices.
• Ready in just 10 minutes.
• Easily customized for dairy-free or vegan versions.
• Tastes exactly like Starbucks — for a fraction of the price!

Preparation and Cooking Time

Step	Time
Prep Time	5 minutes
Brew Time	5 minutes
Total Time	10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 black tea bag (or 1 tsp loose-leaf black tea)
• ¾ cup milk (dairy or oat milk)
• 1 tbsp honey or vanilla syrup
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp ground cardamom
• ⅛ tsp ground cloves
• ¼ tsp ground ginger
• ¼ tsp vanilla extract

Optional Swaps:

• Substitute maple syrup or brown sugar for honey.
• Use almond or coconut milk for a nutty twist.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Bring water to a boil and steep the tea bag for 3–5 minutes.
2. Add cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and ginger. Simmer 1 minute.
3. Warm milk in a separate pan (don’t boil).
4. Stir in vanilla extract and honey.
5. Pour the tea mixture into a mug and top with frothed milk.
6. Sprinkle a light dusting of cinnamon before serving.

Serving Suggestions

• Pair with a warm scone or oatmeal cookie.
• Add a dash of nutmeg for a holiday twist.
• Serve iced by chilling the tea and pouring over ice.

Quick Tips or Variations

• Use a handheld frother for the perfect foam.
• Add a shot of espresso for a Dirty Chai.
• Make a batch of chai concentrate to save time during the week.

FAQs

1. What is in a Starbucks chai tea latte?
It’s made with black tea, milk, sugar, and a blend of warming spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger.

2. How do you make a Starbucks copycat chai tea latte at home?
Steep black tea with spices, add sweetener and milk, then froth and serve all in under 10 minutes.

3. Does the Starbucks chai tea latte have caffeine?
Yes, it contains caffeine from the black tea base, but much less than coffee.

4. Can I make an iced version of the Starbucks chai tea latte?
Absolutely! Chill the brewed chai, pour over ice, and add cold milk and syrup for a refreshing version.

Conclusion

This Starbucks Copycat Chai Tea Latte brings the café experience to your kitchen rich, spicy, creamy, and perfectly sweet. It’s simple, comforting, and guaranteed to make your mornings (or evenings) extra special.

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