Easy Iced Dirty Chai Latte – Easy Summer Recipe

Dirty Chai Latte

This dirty chai latte is made sweet, creamy, and with the perfect amount of spice. It’s finally the season for iced drinks and this dirty chai latte is literally so GOOD! If you’re a coffee lover like me but still like a classic chai tea latte than this dirty chai latte is made for you. It’s simple yet so delicious. Easy iced lattes are the way to go this summer. Especially if you’re a busy mom like me!

I will say I do love anything flavored with chai. You will defiantly be seeing more chai recipes here on my blog. Along with loving anything flavored chai I also love coffee so making a dirty chai latte was exactly what I needed today. I’m a busy mamma and when it comes to making lattes I won’t be spending a whole lot of time on them. I love that this latte is so simple and easy. I can literally whip it up before my boys are awake or easily squeeze it in during the afternoon for a mid-day pick me up. It’s SO easy.

Funny story about chai tea actually. A couple years back anytime I ordered a chai tea from Starbucks I would always ask my husband to try it. I’d tell him how good it was and that I knew he would like it. He always refused. One day I finally was able to get my husband to try it. He was certain that he wasn’t going to like it but as soon as he tried it you could see in his face that he absolutely loved it. Since then, that’s one of his most ordered drinks from Starbucks. Now anytime I tell him to try a new drink that I think he’ll like he doesn’t hesitate. Now does he always like the drink choice. No. But that’s not the point. LOL.

Ingredients for Iced Dirty Chai Latte

Chai Spice blend ingredients:

• Ground Cinnamon
• Ground Ginger
• All Spice
• Ground Nutmeg
• Ground Cloves
• Cardamom
• Ground Pepper

Ingredeints for chai tea:

• Milk
• Chai Spice Blend
• Black Tea Bags
• Honey

Ingredients for chai tea latte:

• Crushed Ice
• Cooled Chai Tea
• Cooled Espresso
• Brown Sugar
• Cool Whip
• Chai Spice Blend

How to Make an Iced Dirty Chai Latte

This chai latte recipe is ready in less than 15 minutes. If you’re a mom and always busy like me than this recipe is perfect for you!

chai spice blend:

1. Combine cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cardamom, all spice, cloves, and pepper in a small bowl until fully mixed toghether.
2. Store in a Ziploc bag or an airtight container.

Chai tea:

1. In a medium saucepan bring milk to bowl. While the milk is boiling put the tea bags in and let boil for another 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes.
2. Once the tea bags are done steeping remove them from the milk. Mix in the honey and chai spice blend until fully combined.
3. Let the mixture cool completely before using.

How to make an iced dirty chai latte

1. Brew 2 shots of espresso over one tablespoon brown sugar. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
2. In a tall coffee glass add in the crushed ice. Next, you’ll add in the cooled chai tea mixture followed by the cooled espresso. Stir together until combined and top with whipped cream along with a sprinkle of the chai spice blend.
3. Sip and enjoy!

What You’ll Love About This Chai Latte

1. A Quick Pick Me Up: A dirty chai latte isn’t like your ordinary chai latte recipes. Instead, it’s filled with fresh espresso giving you the perfect quick kick of energy. Whether you woke up tired or need a midafternoon pick me up, this dirty chai will do the trick!
2. Smooth, Creamy, and Spicy: This latte is perfectly smooth and creamy. And it’s made with just the right amount of spice. leaving every sip just as good as the last.
3. Make Hot or Cold: This latte can be made hot or cold and will taste just as good either way! I’ll share step by step how you can make this chai latte hot down below!
4. Easy Coffee Recipe: If you’re anything like me as a mom than you’re always looking for quick and easy recipes. Especially when it comes to coffee recipes. This latte is ready in under 15 minutes. Easy and delicious!

How to Make a Hot Dirty Chai Latte

You can easily make this latte hot instead of cold. Here are step by step instructions on how to make this latte hot.

• In a medium saucepan add milk, honey, and chai spice blend. Bring to a boil and add in tea bags. Let boil for another 2-3 minutes.
• Let the tea bags steep for 10 minutes.
• Brew 2 shots of espresso over 1 tablespoon brown sugar.
• Remove the tea bags and pour over the 2 shots of esspreso.
• Top with desired whipped cream and sprinkle with chai spice blend.

Can I Make This Latte Without the Espresso?

Of course you can! Maybe you aren’t a coffee drinker or are just wanting to cut back on caffeine. (Something I really should consider doing). LOL. This recipe can easily be made without the espresso and still taste AMAZING! Simply take out the espresso and switch to a decaf black tea option. You will still have a great tasting chai tea but without all the caffeine.

I hope that you enjoy this dirty chai latte just as much as I did! I’ll for sure be making this latte all summer long. It’s a good one. Maybe I’ll even take out the caffeine a couple times. (You know try to cut back). LOL. Anyways I hope you had a great Monday. Enjoy!

Questions for you!

1. Chai latte or dirty chai latte?
2. Iced or hot coffee?
3. What other latte recipe would you like to see on my blog?