Homemade Brown Sugar Iced Chai Latte
on May 10, 2021, Updated May 29, 2025
This post may contain affiliate links! For more info, check out our privacy policy.
I’m making my Mom’s favorite drink: homemade Brown Sugar Iced Chai Latte. Steeped chai and black tea leaves with cinnamon and star anise, mixed with homemade brown sugar syrup and frothed oat milk.
Looking for more drink recipes? Try our Apple Carrot Orange Smoothie and Iced Matcha Boba.
Recipe Ingredients
Below are the ingredients you need to make this recipe, including all our tips and substitutions.
- chai and black tea mix
- warm water
- cinnamon stick
- star anise
- brown sugar
- oat milk
- cinnamon
The full list of ingredients with exact quantities can be found on the recipe card below.
Tips and Substitutions
- Swap with your milk of choice.
- You can also remove the cinnamon if that’s not your vibe!
- Add in any of your favorite flavor enhancers, such as hazelnut, vanilla, or caramel syrup!
How to Make an Iced Chai Latte
Make your brown sugar syrup in a bowl by mixing brown sugar and warm water until it dissolves. Set aside.
Next, froth your oat milk and then add in your syrup and froth again.
Steep your chai tea with boiling water, and add cinnamon and star anise. Steep for 5-7 minutes and cool.
Pour in a glass with ice, top with your frothed brown sugar syrup milk and top with ground cinnamon.
The full detailed instructions can be found on the recipe card below.
Serving Recommendations
Looking for some more ideas to serve with this Iced Chai Latte? We have you covered. See below for ideas:
Iced Chai Latte FAQS
Yes, an iced chai latte has caffeine since it is made with black tea leaves, usually!
Yes, you can substitute with decaf tea.
A dirty chai usually includes a shot of espresso, in addition to the black tea.
More Drink Recipes
If you do make this Iced Chai Latte recipe, leave a comment and give this recipe a rating, we would love to hear what you think! Don’t forget to tag us on Instagram, we love to see what you’re making! If you’d like to stay in touch and get the latest in your inbox, sign up for our Newsletter. We can also be found on YouTube, Facebook, and Pinterest!
Homemade Brown Sugar Iced Chai Latte
Ingredients
- chai and black tea mix, (about 3 tea bags worth)
- 2 1/2 cups boiling water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 star anise
- 3 tablespoons warm water
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup oat milk, per serving
- top with ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Make your brown sugar syrup in a bowl by mixing brown sugar and warm water until it dissolves. Set aside.
- Next, froth your oat milk and then add in your syrup and froth again.
- Steep your chai tea with boiling water, and add a cinnamon and star anise. Steep for 5-7 minutes and cool.
- Pour in a glass with ice, top with your frothed brown sugar syrup milk and top with ground cinnamon.
Notes
- Swap with your milk of choice.
- You can also remove the cinnamon if that’s not your vibe!
- Add in any of your favorite flavor enhancers, such as hazelnut, vanilla, or caramel syrup!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
One of my go-to favorite morning drinks!