Iced Chai Latte

A delicious chai simple syrup is made first, and then added to iced black tea and a milk of your choice over ice.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

2 tbsp chai simple syrup approximate amount, adjust to taste
1 cup freshly brewed and chilled black assam tea approximate amount, adjust to taste
1/2 cup milk of your choice approximate amount, adjust to taste

Peel and chop the ginger into slices.
Add all ingredients to a small pan on the stovetop. Slowly heat the mixture until it simmers, but do not let it boil. If it starts to boil, turn the heat down.
Simmer for about 15-20 minutes. Watch to ensure it does not boil or reduce (evaporate) too much; if it seems too hot or to be evaporating too quickly, you can reduce the simmering time or even take it off the heat and let it sit.
Allow the mixture to cool and then use a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to strain out the non-liquid ingredients. Pour the mixture into a heat-proof container like a mason jar. Store the syrup in the fridge for up to a week.

Add about 2 tablespoons of the chai simple syrup to a tall glass with ice cubes. (Note you can adjust the amount of syrup according to your taste).
Add about 1 cup of freshly brewed and chilled black tea (I like to use loose leaf assam tea) to the glass.
Top off with about 1/2 cup (or to taste) your preferred milk. I really enjoy a coconut-almond dairy free milk with this drink.

All of the ingredients and measurements are approximate; you can adjust this recipe according to your taste.