No need to spend all that money on fancy coffee shop drinks when you can make your own Apple Chai Latte right at home! My daughter would spend every last dollar we both have on these fun drinks, so I keep her stocked with everything she needs to make them herself. This one is ridiculously simple, with chai, milk, and an apple brown sugar cold foam that gives it all those cozy fall flavors, but at a fraction of the cost.
Recipe overview
- Prep time: 2 minutes
- Total time: 2 minutes
- Method: Iced latte with frothed cold foam
- Main ingredients: Chai concentrate, milk, half-and-half, and apple brown sugar syrup
- Flavor and texture: Creamy, spiced chai topped with a light and fluffy cold foam packed with sweet apple and brown sugar flavor
- Helpful tip: Froth the half-and-half and apple brown sugar syrup separately so you get that fluffy layer of apple cold foam right on top.
The secret to all that fall flavor is my homemade Apple Brown Sugar Syrup, and once you have a batch in the fridge, you can make this latte whenever the craving hits. If you're fully committed to fall treats, grab a Rolo Cookie or a slice of Pumpkin Crunch Cake to go with it.
Stephanie's Tips
Make the apple cold foam separately instead of stirring the syrup directly into the latte. Frothing the half-and-half with the syrup gives you that fluffy apple layer on top, so you get the spiced chai underneath and sweet apple brown sugar flavor with every sip.
Equipment you'll need
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cup
- Milk frother
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Ingredients for an Apple Chai Latte
- Chai concentrate: I use homemade chai concentrate, but you can use your favorite store-bought concentrate instead.
- Milk: Use whichever milk you normally like in your chai. Whole milk will give you a creamier latte, while oat, almond, coconut, and other milk options will each give the drink a slightly different flavor and texture.
- Half-and-half: This is the creamy base for the apple cold foam.
- Apple brown sugar syrup: My homemade Apple Brown Sugar Syrup adds that sweet apple flavor to the cold foam.
- Ice: Add as much as you like to keep the latte nice and cold.
For full ingredients and directions, scroll down to the recipe card below.
How to make an Apple Chai Latte
Add the chai concentrate and milk to a cup, then top with ice.
In a measuring cup, combine the half-and-half with the apple brown sugar syrup. Froth the mixture until it's light and fluffy.
Pour the apple brown sugar cold foam over the latte and enjoy.
What to serve with an Apple Chai Latte
This latte is basically begging for a fall treat on the side. Try it with Pumpkin Crunch Cake or Rolo Cookies. Apple Pie Bars, Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies, or Apple Pie Cookies also pair perfectly with those warm chai and apple flavors.
Apple Chai Latte FAQs
Yes. Add one or two shots of espresso to the chai and milk before adding the cold foam. Adding espresso to chai is commonly called a dirty chai.
Yes. Gently heat the chai concentrate and milk in a saucepan over medium-low heat until warm, then pour it into a mug. You can top it with the apple brown sugar cold foam as written, or froth warm half-and-half with the syrup for a completely warm drink.
Yes. If you don't want to make cold foam, add the apple brown sugar syrup directly to the chai concentrate and milk. You'll still get the apple flavor without the fluffy topping.
Substitutions and variations
- Chai concentrate: This recipe was made with homemade chai concentrate, but you can use a store-bought concentrate instead. Keep in mind that sweetness and spice levels vary between brands.
- Milk: Use whole milk, oat milk, almond milk, coconut milk, or your favorite milk. The flavor and creaminess will vary depending on what you choose.
- Half-and-half: Heavy whipping cream can be used for a richer cold foam. Full-fat coconut cream or vegan whipping cream may also work as dairy-free alternatives, but these options have not been tested in this recipe and may froth differently.
- Apple brown sugar syrup: I use my homemade Apple Brown Sugar Syrup. A store-bought apple syrup can be used, but the sweetness and flavor will vary, so adjust the amount to taste.
- Dirty chai: Add one or two shots of espresso for an extra caffeine boost.
How to store an Apple Chai Latte
This Apple Chai Latte is best enjoyed fresh, especially once you add the cold foam. If you need to make the latte portion ahead of time, combine the chai concentrate and milk and store it without ice in a sealed jar or airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Shake or stir it again before pouring over ice.
For the best texture, make the apple brown sugar cold foam right before serving.
Apple Chai Latte
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cup
- Milk frother
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chai concentrate
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- 3 tablespoons half-and-half
- 2 tablespoons apple brown sugar syrup
- Ice
Instructions
- Add your chai concentrate and milk to a cup, then top with ice.
- In a measuring cup, combine the half-and-half with the apple brown sugar syrup. Froth the mixture until light and fluffy.
- Pour the cold foam over the latte and enjoy.
Notes
- For the best texture, make the apple brown sugar cold foam immediately before serving.
- Store the chai and milk mixture separately from the ice in a sealed jar or airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Shake or stir before serving.
- For a dirty chai, add one or two shots of espresso.
- To skip the cold foam, stir the apple brown sugar syrup directly into the chai concentrate and milk.
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