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You may have noticed, Starbucks has a new drink on their fall menu: the NEW Iced Apple Crisp Nondairy Cream Chai! It’s an iced chai latte with a Nondairy Apple Crisp Cold Foam and I must say, it’s delicious!

If you’re a fan of this drink and you want to make your own at home (for much cheaper), you are going to love this at home recipe. This recipe is easy to follow and uses simple ingredients, so you can enjoy this fall favorite any time.

Ingredients You’ll Need to Make an Iced Apple Crisp Nondairy Cream Chai

• Chai Concentrate: I’ve tried a lot of chai concentrates in my day, and the one I’ve found that is the closest to Starbucks, is the Oregon Chai Extra Spicy Super Concentrate. It’s the most concentrated mixture I’ve tried and perfectly mimics the spiced chai flavor in the Starbucks chai concentrate. Note if you’re using other chai concentrates, be sure to follow the recommended concentrate to milk ratio on the container as they all differ. Other chai concentrate runners-ups include:
  • Trader Joe’s Spiced Chai Black Tea Concentrate (very close second place)
  • Tazo Classic Chai Latte Concentrate
  • Tazo Tea Organic Chai Concentrate
  • Oregon Chai Original Chai Concentrate

• Oat Milk: Starbucks uses the Oatly Barista Edition Oat Milk, so I recommend using that for the most similar taste. Of course, feel free to use your favorite oat milk, or other plant based milk. My favorite oat milk options include:
  • Oatly Barista Edition Oat Milk
  • Chobani Extra Creamy Oat Milk
  • Mooala Organic Barista Oat Milk

• Ice: You need ice cubes since this is an iced chai. If you want to make a hot chai latte, you do not need any ice.
• Apple Brown Sugar Syrup: Starbucks has their own Apple Brown Sugar Syrup which you may be able to find online or you can follow my homemade Apple Brown Sugar Syrup recipe! If you can’t find the Starbucks syrup and you don’t want to make your own, you can substitute with the Torani Apple Syrup and Torani Brown Sugar Cinnamon Syrup. Just use equal parts of each syrup in the cold foam recipe.
• Soy Milk: Starbucks uses a combination of oat milk and soy milk for their nondairy cold foam. The soy milk gives the foam a great texture and flavor. I recommend using a sweetened soy milk to taste most like Starbucks, but if you’re trying to keep the sugar a bit lower, opt for an unsweetened soy milk.
• Optional Toppings: I like to add a sprinkle of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice for an extra touch of flavor!

How To Make an Iced Apple Crisp Nondairy Cream Chai At Home

Ingredients:

Iced Chai Latte:

• 4 pumps chai super concentrate (2 ounces)
• 8 ounces oat milk
• Ice

Nondairy Apple Crisp Cold Foam:

• 1 tablespoon Apple Brown Sugar Syrup (or 1/2 tablespoon of each: Torani Apple Syrup and Torani Brown Sugar Cinnamon Syrup)
• 2 tablespoons oat milk
• 3 tablespoons soy milk
• Optional: Cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, or Spiced Apple Drizzle for topping

Recipe:

1. In a cup, combine chai concentrate, oat milk, and ice, then set aside.
2. In a separate smaller cup, combine cold foam ingredients: Apple Brown Sugar Syrup, oat milk, and soy milk.
3. Froth the mixture using a handheld milk frother for about 30-60 seconds or until thick and foamy.
4. Pour the Nondairy Apple Crisp Cold Foam over the iced chai latte, and enjoy!
5. Optional: Add cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice or Spiced Apple Drizzle on top.

How Can I Make This Lower Sugar?

For a lower sugar or sugar free version of this drink at home:

• Use a low sugar or zero sugar chai concentrate option.
• Steep chai tea bags in hot water and then add your choice of low calorie/low sugar sweetener, rather than using a premade concentrate.
• Use unsweetened almond milk instead of oat milk.
• Use a lower sugar chai latte mix like this one by Kola Goodies.
• Make a low sugar or zero sugar Apple Brown Sugar Syrup by using sugar substitutes for the cane sugar and brown sugar.
• Use an unsweetened soy milk for the cold foam.

How Can I Make This Hot?

The recipe and measurements are the same for a hot latte, the only differences:

• You need to steam the milk for a hot chai latte.
• You don’t add any ice to a hot latte.
• See my Hot Chai Latte Recipe for detailed instructions

What Ratios Does Starbucks Use?

This recipe is for a 16 ounce drink, or a Starbucks grande. If you want to switch up the size to a Starbucks tall or venti, follow the ratios below. Note, the cold foam measurements stay the same no matter the size:

	TALL	GRANDE	VENTI
CHAI CONCENTRATE	3 PUMPS	4 PUMPS	6 PUMPS
MILK	6 OZ	8 OZ	11 OZ

Note, each PUMP is equal to 1/2 ounce. This may also vary based on which pump you use

How Can I Make This a Dirty Chai?

To make this drink a dirty chai, simply add 1-2 shots of espresso to the chai concentrate before adding the milk! This will give your chai latte an extra caffeine boost as well as a bolder, richer coffee flavor.

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• Starbucks Chai Latte
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• Blended Chai Kefir Latte
• Viral Starbucks Pumpkin Chai Latte

This homemade version of Starbucks’ Iced Apple Crisp Nondairy Cream Chai allows you to customize the sweetness and spice to your liking while saving money and enjoying the satisfaction of crafting a delicious drink at home. Whether you’re a chai lover or just looking to try something new, this recipe is sure to become a seasonal favorite.