I love chai, especially when I’m feeling a little down and need a simple pick me up. The Chai Tea Latte at Starbucks opened my eyes to the exciting world of chair recipes.
After trying a variety of hot and cold drinks, I put together this article to tell you about all the chair drinks you can order from Starbucks.
In case you weren’t aware chai is rich in antioxidants and improves your overall health and digestion. Also, it’s great for your skin and teeth. Not bad for such as little seed!
Now that you know why so many people love chai as much as I do, here is a list of drinks containing the fantastic ingredient at Starbucks.
Complete List of All Starbucks Chai Drinks
- Chai Tea Latte
- Chai Tea
- Pumpkin Spice Chai Tea Latte
- Chai Crème Frappuccino
- Gingerbread Chai Latte
- White Chocolate Cinnamon Chai Latte
- Chai Cookie Latte
- Dirty Chai
- Chapple Tea Latte
- Cha-Cha Latte
- Cold Russian Tea Refresher
- Iced Chai Tea Latte
- Iced Chai Eggnog Latte
- Iced Caramel Brulée Chai
- Vanilla Chai Latte
- Chai Matcha Latte
- Iced Chai Tea Latte with Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam
- Iced Chai Tea Latte with Pumpkin Cold Foam
- Pumpkin Patch Latte
- Pumpkin Butter Cold Brew
- Hipster Chai
- Pumpkin Spice Choco-Chai
What Does Chai Tea Taste Like?
A typical cup of chai tea comes with an earthy, robust, but slightly alkaline flavor.
Furthermore, the tea also comes with a spicy and sweet flavor having a nutmeg aftertaste.
You may also add creamer or milk to enhance the thickness and creaminess of your tea to suit your snacks and dishes’ needs.
What is Chai Tea Made Up of?
A cup of chai is usually rich in various ingredients. These ingredients make the tea have an array of flavors and top benefits.
These ingredients include spices and herbs like cardamom, clove, anise, fennel, ginger, fennels, or lemon. In addition, the cup of chai may have a classic combo of milk.
The tea may also contain sweeteners, like honey or caramel. These sweeteners enhance the sweet and attractive taste of the tea.
Starbucks Chai Drinks
1. Chai Tea Latte
A Chai Tea latte is the most basic form of chai, containing steamed milk and hot or iced black tea.
As with all drinks at Starbucks, there are several versions available, depending on your preferences.
2. Chai Tea
Chai Tea has different strength levels depending on how long you steep the leaves for or what kind of mix-ins you add to your cup.
Some flavors are stronger than others, but every type of chai contains some combination of cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, ginger, and black pepper, giving them their unique spicy taste.
It has been said that “chill out” stimulates the same pleasure centers in your brain as chocolate, making the flavor of chai tea very popular.
3. Pumpkin Spice Chai Tea Latte
The Pumpkin Spice Chai Tea Latte is a seasonal drink that has become increasingly popular. This type of chai tea latte contains real pumpkin and can be enjoyed all fall long.
There are also other season drinks such as the gingerbread chai latte and white chocolate cinnamon chai latte, but the pumpkin spice one always seems to be sold out in stores before the others, which makes people want it even more.
4. Chai Crème Frappuccino
A Chai Crème Frappuccino is a sweetened iced blended beverage with strong black tea, espresso shots, and spices mixed in for a unique flavor.
To add extra taste, whipped cream, and drizzles of caramel or mocha sauce if desired. Percentage of milk when dealing with caffeine.
5. Gingerbread Chai Latte
The Gingerbread Chai Latte is typically available in the fall when Starbucks has holiday drinks.
This drink contains all the spices you look for during the holidays, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, giving it a gingerbread flavor even though there is no actual gingerbread added.
It tastes great with whipped cream on top, so if you are looking for something spiced but delicious, this drink will be right up your alley.
Ask Barista For:
A Chai Tea Latte with Gingerbread Syrup (1 pump tall, 2 grande, 3 venti). Top off with whipped cream and molasses drizzle.
6. White Chocolate Cinnamon Chai Latte
The ingredients in a White Chocolate Cinnamon Chai Latte are similar to that of a regular chai latte because it still contains the spices of clove, cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger.
But, the flavor is enhanced by adding white chocolate shavings and a dash of ground cinnamon.
Ask Barista For:
A Chai Latte with whole milk, Cinnamon Dolce Syrup (1 pump tall, 2 Grande, 3 Venti), and White Mocha Syrup (1 pump tall, 2 Grande, 3 Venti). Finish with whipped cream and Cinnamon Dolce drizzle or sprinkle with cinnamon powder.
7. Chai Cookie Latte
A Chai Cookie Latte is an iced espresso beverage that consists of steamed milk with espresso shots and spices layered with a double shot of chai tea and whipped cream on top and sprinkled with crushed gingerbread cookies.
This drink is typically available during the holiday season.
Still, it can be requested all year round if you ask your barista for it because since it uses two shots, you will receive more caffeine in this drink than other drinks containing less caffeine, such as red-eye or latte.
Ask Barista For:
A Chai Tea Latte with Chai Syrup (1 pump tall, 1.5 pumps grande, 2 pumps venti), Hazelnut Syrup (1 pump tall,1.5 pumps grande, 2 pumps venti), and Java Chips. Garnish with Hazelnut Syrup and Cinnamon Dolce sprinkles.
8. Dirty Chai
This Dirty Chai contains dark cocoa powder, pure vanilla syrup, mocha sauce, two espresso shots, and shaken brewed chai tea.
This drink does not contain any milk, so it is soy-free, making it vegan-friendly even though the vanilla syrup contains dairy.
Ask Barista For:
A Chai Tea Latte, hot or cold, with a shot of espresso.
9. Chapple Tea Latte
This type of chai has apple cider mixed in with steamed milk, espresso shots, and chai tea.
Chapple Tea Latte is perfect for those times when you want to indulge without all the guilt because no refined sugars are added to this beverage, making it a healthier choice than other drinks on the Starbucks menu.
Ask Barista For:
A Caramel Apple Spice with Chai concentrate.
10. Cha-Cha Latte
The Cha-Cha Latte contains hibiscus tea, non-fat milk, espresso shots, and mocha sauce that is topped made with whip cream and chocolate shavings.
If you are looking for a sweet and fruity treat, this latte is right up your alley because it has a flavor like that of an iced raspberry hot chocolate.
Ask Barista For:
A Matcha Green Tea Latte with chai syrup (1 pump tall, 1.5 grande, 2 venti).
11. Cold Russian Tea Refresher
The Cold Russian Tea Refresher is made with black iced tea, a splash of lemonade, and vanilla syrup and honey.
This drink has the perfect blend of sweetness and caffeine, so it’s just like having a regular iced coffee but with less carbonation, making it easier on your stomach if you suffer from acid reflux or ulcers.
Ask Barista For:
An Orange Refresher with Chai Syrup (1 pump tall, 2pumps grande, 3 pumps venti) and Classic Syrup (1 pump tall, 2pumps grande, 3 pumps venti). Finish off with some sprinkled nutmeg for extra spice.
12. Iced Chai Tea Latte
Iced Chai Tea Latte is becoming more prevalent at Starbucks, and typically people will order them during the summer.
This drink is made similar to an iced coffee by adding ice to a cooled chai tea latte instead of hot water, making it easier to mix all the ingredients.
13. Iced Chai Eggnog Latte
Eggnog and chai tea are holiday favorites for many people. Starbucks has created a beverage that allows you to enjoy both in one cup by combining the two.
The Chai Eggnog Latte is a festive blend of black tea, milk, and rich eggnog. It is topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg.
14. Iced Caramel Brulée Chai
This sweet, creamy drink is an excellent choice for those that love caramel and need a caffeine boost.
The Iced Caramel Brulée Chai is made with black tea, steamed milk, vanilla syrup, and caramel brulée sauce. It blends the rich caramel taste of their classic caramel sauce with the robust flavors of chai spices.
The result is a delicious drink that will bring your body and soul warmth. It’s the perfect beverage to enjoy on its own or with a slice of cake.
The Caramel Brulée Chai can be ordered hot or iced, but when you order it iced, you can use the Starbucks app to get a free upgrade to a venti size for a limited time.
15. Vanilla Chai Latte
Vanilla Chai Latte is one of our most popular drinks. It combines the sweetness of vanilla with the spice of chai for a unique taste that’s become beloved by millions.
Each Vanilla Chai Latte is hand-crafted by our baristas in your local Starbucks store and made to order, so you can make it as sweet or as spicy as you’d like it.
16. Chai Matcha Latte
A Chai Matcha Latte is a coffee drink offered at Starbucks and other coffee retailers.
It is made with hot milk infused with the chai tea flavor and includes green tea powder (matcha).
It may also include vanilla flavoring and cinnamon and ginger, which are spices associated with chai tea.
17. Iced Chai Tea Latte with Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam
The Starbucks Iced Chai Tea Latte with Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam is a twist on the classic chai tea latte.
This chai tea drink combines the rich, robust flavor of black tea and bold, traditional spices including cinnamon, cardamom, and black pepper with fresh vanilla sweet cream cold foam to create a delicious and creamy beverage perfect treat for any occasion.
18. Iced Chai Tea Latte with Pumpkin Cold Foam
Starbucks Chai Tea Latte with Pumpkin Cold Foam is a drink that comes in two sizes and three flavors: vanilla, mocha, and caramel. The drink comes with a lid and a straw made of plastic.
The drink is served in a clear plastic cup with a label on it. The drink also comes with whipped cream, sprinkles, and caramel syrup.
19. Pumpkin Patch Latte
The Pumpkin Patch Latte is a seasonal drink based on the famous Pumpkin Spice Latte, but with a twist that makes it perfect for the fall season.
This coffee-free latte is made with steamed apple juice and a blend of chai, pumpkin spice, and soy milk, with whipped cream and pumpkin pie topping to give it that fresh-from-the-oven taste.
It’s the ideal drink for fall: warm, cozy, and filled with all the flavors of your favorite holiday foods.
20. Pumpkin Butter Cold Brew
The Pumpkin Butter Cold Brew is the best of both worlds, a perfect blend of sweet and spicy.
This limited-time drink combines the smooth, bold flavors of Starbucks’ signature cold brew with the spicy-sweet combination of our chai to create a uniquely delicious drink you’ll love.
Topped with signature pumpkin butter sauce and whipped cream, it’s truly a one-of-a-kind treat.
21. Hipster Chai
Hipster Chai is an all-new innovation in the world of chai drinks.
It starts with a base of our beloved Starbucks chai tea, to which we add just the right amount of cold-brew coffee, so you get the full flavor and warmth without the caffeine jitters.
We’ve topped it with a swirl of sugar-free vanilla syrup and a touch of cinnamon, so you get that classic chai taste without any sugar, calories, or carbs.
22. Pumpkin Spice Choco-Chai
Pumpkin Spice Choco-Chai is a seasonal fall drink served at Starbucks.
It is made with traditional Chai tea and mixed with chocolate, pumpkin spices, and pumpkin puree. The item will be served cold or hot and is available with soy, almond, coconut, or dairy milk.
It can be ordered with almond milk as a vegan option. The Pumpkin Spice Choco-Chai is perfect for a chilly autumn day.
What is the Difference Between Chai Tea and Regular Tea?
The primary difference between regular and chai tea is the ingredients in the tea.
Chai tea contains numerous herbs, spices, and other ingredients to enhance the tea’s flavor, taste, and benefits.
While chai tea contains ingredients like cloves, pepper, ginger, cinnamon, and cardamom, regular tea doesn’t contain these ingredients.
Summary
Chai tea is one of the most popular drinks Starbucks has to offer because it’s one of the healthiest options on their menu.
Due to its array of aromas, flavors, and health and psychological benefits, it’s made a number of people across North America switch from comm to tea.
Apart from providing a wide range of aromas and flavors, it’s the best option to help you with inflammation issues and enhance your immune system.
I’ve always seen coffee as a way of bringing people together. Everywhere I go people seem to enjoy a fresh cup of coffee and that’s what drives my passion. There’s always a new brew to master, and there’s always a new face to enjoy it with. Hitch a ride with me on a coffee-fueled adventure to find a perfect cup.
