Iced Cherry Chai (Starbucks Copycat) Recipe
This Iced Cherry Chai is a delightful Starbucks copycat recipe combining bold chai tea concentrate with a sweet cherry cream cold foam topping. This refreshing beverage blends rich cherry syrup and creamy textures to create a perfectly balanced iced drink, ideal for warm days or anytime you want a flavorful, unique twist on a classic chai latte.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Cherry Cream Cold Foam
- 3 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 ½ tbsp cherry syrup
- 1 tbsp whole milk
Iced Cherry Chai
- ½ cup chai tea concentrate
- ½ cup milk of choice (2% milk recommended)
- ½ tsp freeze-dried cherries, crushed
- Ice (as needed)
Instructions
- Make the Cherry Cream Cold Foam: In a small glass or container, combine 3 tablespoons of heavy cream, 1 ½ tablespoons of cherry syrup, and 1 tablespoon of whole milk. Froth the mixture vigorously for 20 to 30 seconds until it becomes fully whipped and foamy. Set this cherry cream cold foam aside for topping.
- Prepare the Iced Cherry Chai: Fill a glass with ice cubes to your liking. Pour in ½ cup of chai tea concentrate followed by ½ cup of your preferred milk (2% milk is used here for creaminess and balanced flavor).
- Assemble and Serve: Carefully spoon the 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 added tartness and a decorative touch. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing iced cherry chai.
Notes
- For best results, use a high-quality chai tea concentrate to capture authentic chai flavors.
- You can substitute cherry syrup with homemade cherry reduction if preferred.
- The freeze-dried cherries add texture and a pop of cherry flavor but can be omitted if unavailable.
- Adjust milk type and sweetness based on dietary preference or taste.
- The cherry cream cold foam can also be frothed using a handheld milk frother or an electric frother for convenience.
