By Candice Walker on August 27, 2023 (Last updated August 27, 2023) This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.
87shares
This seasonal Iced Chai Latte with Matcha Cold Foam has all the best parts of chai and matcha combined. Easy and quick to make an identical version at home, now you can enjoy this beverage any time of year. We all have that one Starbucks drink we wish we could make flawlessly at home, and this is mine.
🌟Why you’ll love this recipe
5-minute prep time: This recipe takes five minutes. You couldn’t even open the Starbucks app and place your order that fast! You’ll also love this Starbucks copycat matcha lemonade!
Super easy with pre-made chai tea: Using a pre-made chai tea concentrate saves time and guarantees consistent results. You may also love this item from their 2024 Spring menu, Iced Lavender Cream Oatmilk Matcha Latte.
You control the sweetness: With this recipe, you can sweeten it to your exact preference.
Incredible matcha cold foam: Cold foam is just Starbucks’ fancy way of saying lightly whipped cream, and you can make a decadent matcha version so easily with an inexpensive milk frother. If you love the cold foam, try my Dalgona Matcha Latte. And be sure to check out all the best matcha drinks.
Hand frother or French press: I help you make this recipe with both options, whatever you have on hand in the kitchen.
🧾Ingredients in this recipe
Matcha powder – Always use culinary-grade matcha powder for latte and milk-based drinks. If you need a matcha recommendation this culinary grade matcha is one of my favorites.
TAZO Chai Tea Concentrate– This is an intense brewed black chai tea with great flavor. Note that this concentrate is already sweetened. You can use other brands if you like, but the chai concentrate is the brand that Starbucks uses if you’re looking for the closest copycat.
Milk – You can use any dairy milk, or nondairy milk such as coconut milk, oat milk, nut milk etc.
Heavy whipping cream – This is essential for the matcha cold foam. When whipping cream is whipped, air is incorporated into the cream making air pockets and increasing the volume so it forms a foam.
Vanilla simple syrup – This is an optional addition that adds another layer of delicious vanilla flavor to the drink and gives it a little bit of extra sweetness and is an addition you’ll find at Starbucks.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
⭐ Homemade Vanilla Simple Syrup ⭐
To make your own vanilla syrup, add 1 cup of sugar, 1 cup of water, and 1.5 tablespoons of vanilla extract to a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and simmer for 5 minutes. Turn the heat off, and let it cool. You can store it in a refrigerator in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
👩🍳 How to Make This Recipe
Start by pouring your whipping cream, milk, and optional vanilla simple syrup into a tall glass or container. Then, sift in your matcha powder. I like to sift my powder as it produces a smoother result.
Froth the matcha mixture until the volume just about doubles. Don’t let the cream fully whip, or it will become too thick. Set aside until you’re ready to pour it over the iced chai latte.
⭐ Pro Tip for French Press ⭐
If you are using a French press instead of a handheld frother, add the whipping cream to the French press, and then sift in the matcha powder. Next, move the plunger up and down 30-40 times until the volume increases.
Pour the chai latte concentrate and the milk of your choice into a liquid measuring cup to mix.
Next, fill your serving glasses with as much ice as you like. Pour the mixed chai latte over the ice.
Finally, pour the matcha cold foam over the iced chai latte mixture. Make sure to do it slowly so that you get that beautiful color gradient. Pop in a straw and enjoy your amazing new drink!
Want to impress your friends with your new expert beverage skills? Try making a London Fog Latte, or hosting an epic tea-tasting date!
🫖 Related Recipes
Want to make more fabulous drinks at home? My beverage recipes have got you covered!
¾cupmilkStarbucks uses 2% dairy milk, but I usually use non-dairy (oat or coconut)
2cupsice
Instructions
Matcha Cold Foam
If using a handheld frother: Add all the ingredients into a tall glass, sifting in the matcha powder.If using a french press: Add all ingredients into a French press, sifting in the matcha powder.
If using a handheld frother: Froth until it just about doubles in volume. Don't let the cream fully whip.If using a french press: move the plunger up and down 30-40 times until the volume increases.
Set aside until ready to pour over the iced chai latte.
Iced Chai Latte
Pour the chai latte concentrate and milk in a liquid measuring cup to mix.
Fill your serving glasses with ice.
Pour the mixed latte over the ice.
Iced Chai Latte with Matcha Cold Foam
Pour the matcha cold foam over the iced chai latte.
Video
Notes
To make your own vanilla syrup, simply add 1 cup of sugar, 1 cup of water, and 1.5 tablespoons of vanilla extract to a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and simmer for 5 minutes. Turn off, and let cool. Store in a refrigerator in an airtight container for up to two weeks.You can add additional simple syrup to the chai latte, but please note that the concentrate is already sweetened. You can use other brands, but the chai concentrate is the brand that Starbucks uses.Nutrition calculated using Tazo Classic Chai Latte Concentrate. If using skinny or another brand, it will be different.
Did you try this recipe?I’d love to hear what you think! Leave a Review to let us know how it came out, if you have a successful substitution or variation, or anything else.
