Everyone loves chai (and if you don’t, you’re missing out)! Chai is known for its warming spices, something people typically shy away from during the warm weather. However, do you know how to put a summer spin on this classic drink? Caitlin Normann is here with some iced chai recipes to help you and your customers battle the heat!
Iced Chai Latte with Vanilla Ginger Cold Foam
Ingredients
For the latte:
6g Masala Chai
55g water at 195°F
Dairy or plant-based milk of choice
For the cold foam:
6g Organic Ginger
40g water at 212°F
4 tbsp heavy whipping cream
1–2 tbsp vanilla syrup
Directions
1. Steep Masala Chai for 5 minutes in 55g of water.
2. Once brewing is complete, strain out the tea leaves and pour remaining tea over ice.
3. Top with milk of choice until almost at the top of the glass.
4. To make your cold foam, steep Organic Ginger in 40g of boiling water for 5 minutes.
5. Once brewing is complete, strain out the tea leaves. Let it cool to room temperature or run it through ice and separate once cool. If it’s too hot, your whipping cream won’t thicken.
6. Combine your ginger concentrate, heavy whipping cream, and vanilla syrup. Blend with a milk frother until desired consistency is reached.
7. Pour over latte and serve!
Sparkling Chai
Ingredients
6g Masala Chai
55g water at 195°F
Seltzer or sparkling water of choice
Lemon juice
Honey
Directions
1. Steep Masala Chai for 5 minutes in 55g of water.
2. Once brewing is complete, strain out the tea leaves and add honey to taste.
3. Give it a good stir before pouring over ice.
4. Top with sparkling water and add a touch of lemon juice for brightness.
5. Serve and enjoy!
