iced oat milk maple chai latte

This oat milk maple iced chai should be the official drink of the transition between summer and fall, when the air has cooled, but the sun is still warm enough to heat you to your core.

I pour the contents of a chai tea bag directly into the milk to infuse more flavor faster. Then I filter it through cheesecloth and sweeten it with a hit of maple syrup. Finally, I pour my maple chai over ice and top it with a splash of half and half, for a little extra creaminess.

Cheers—to the summer behind us and the autumn ahead. 🌻

Ingredients

8 oz creamy oat milk (any type of milk is fine, but I love the flavor oat milk adds to this drink)

1 bag chai tea

1/2 tablespoon maple syrup

Ice cubes

half and half (optional topper)

Directions

1. Pour the oat milk and the contents of 1 tea bag into a sauce pan and place over medium low heat.

2. When the milk comes to simmer, turn off the heat and let the tea steep for 10 minutes.

3. Place a damp cheesecloth over a glass and secure it with a rubber band. Pour the milk through it to filter out the tea.

4. Whisk the maple syrup into the warm chai. Once the chai has cooled, pour it over ice.

5. For a little extra creaminess, top the chai with a pour of half and half.

Watch the video!