Iced Cherry Chai Latte (Starbucks Copycat) Recipe
This refreshing Iced Cherry Chai latte is a delightful blend of classic chai tea concentrate with a creamy, homemade cherry-flavored cold foam topping. Perfect for spring, this Starbucks-inspired drink combines the spicy warmth of chai with the sweet tartness of cherry syrup, finished with a garnish of crushed freeze-dried cherries for an invigorating treat.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 3 minutes
- Yield: 1 drink
- Category: Drinks
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Cherry Cream Cold Foam
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 ½ tablespoons cherry syrup
- 1 tablespoon whole milk
Iced Cherry Chai
- ½ cup chai tea concentrate
- ½ cup milk of choice (2% recommended)
- ½ teaspoon freeze-dried cherries, crushed
- Ice
Instructions
- Make the Cherry Cream Cold Foam: In a small glass or container, combine 3 tablespoons heavy cream, 1 ½ tablespoons cherry syrup, and 1 tablespoon whole milk. Use a milk frother to whip the mixture for 20-30 seconds until it becomes fully whipped and frothy. Set aside.
- Prepare the Iced Cherry Chai: Fill a glass with ice cubes. Pour in ½ cup chai tea concentrate followed by ½ cup of your milk of choice, ideally 2% milk for a creamy texture.
- Assemble the Drink: Gently dollop the prepared cherry cream cold foam on top of the iced chai mixture. Finish by sprinkling ½ teaspoon of crushed freeze-dried cherries over the foam for a vibrant, fruity garnish. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut or almond milk and substitute heavy cream with coconut cream.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of cherry syrup according to taste.
- Ensure the milk frother is clean before use to achieve the best foam texture.
- The freeze-dried cherries add both flavor and an attractive garnish, but can be omitted if unavailable.
