Iced Chai Tea with Cold Foam

# What You Need:

→ Chai Concentrate

01 - 1 cup strong brewed chai tea (from loose leaf or 2 chai tea bags)

02 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

03 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Cold Foam

04 - 1/2 cup cold whole milk (or milk of choice)

05 - 1 tablespoon heavy cream (optional, for extra creaminess)

06 - 1 teaspoon powdered sugar

→ Assembly

07 - 1 cup ice cubes

08 - Ground cinnamon, for garnish

# How To Make It:

01 - Brew the chai tea strong by steeping the tea bags or loose-leaf chai in hot water for 5 minutes. Stir in honey (or maple syrup) and vanilla extract. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until cold.

02 - In a small bowl or frothing pitcher, combine cold milk, heavy cream (if using), and powdered sugar. Froth with a handheld milk frother or vigorously shake in a sealed jar until thick and foamy.

03 - Fill two glasses with ice cubes. Divide the chilled chai concentrate evenly between the glasses.

04 - Gently spoon or pour the cold foam over the iced chai.

05 - Dust lightly with ground cinnamon. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

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It tastes like a café treat but costs pennies and takes less time than waiting in line.
The cold foam adds a creamy sweetness that balances the bold spice of chai beautifully.
You can adjust the sweetness and spice level to match your exact mood.
It works with any milk you have on hand, dairy or plant based.

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Don't skip cooling the chai completely, pouring warm tea over ice makes it taste weak and watery.
Cold milk froths better than room temperature milk, so keep it in the fridge until you're ready to use it.
If your foam deflates quickly, it means the milk wasn't cold enough or you didn't froth long enough.

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