Kat's Kitchen

Gingerbread and chai are the holiday flavor power couple — warm, cozy, spiced, sweet, and nostalgic in the very best way. Starbucks brought this drink back this year but it’s now made with 2% milk (instead of oat milk).

But… we’re making it at home using my Homemade Gingerbread Syrup — which makes it taste even better and lets you adjust sweetness to your exact liking.

Make it hot or iced, oatmilk or dairy, cozy morning or afternoon treat.

Ingredients

Makes 1 iced latte

• 2 ounces (4 pumps) super chai concentrate – if using a regular chai concentrate (not a super concentrate) from the grocery store, do 6 ounces
• 6 ounces 2% milk -2% milk is the standard at Starbucks, but use any milk of choice
• Ice
• Gingerbread Cold Foam:
  • 1 tablespoon Homemade Gingerbread Syrup – or use store-bought like Torani Gingerbread Syrup
  • 2 tablespoons 2% milk
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
• Pumpkin Pie Spice, for topping

NOTE: For a hot version you will NOT be making a cold foam. Instead, you’ll add gingerbread syrup into the chai latte. You’ll need: 1-2 tablespoons gingerbread syrup, 2 ounces super chai concentrate, 6 ounces of steamed 2% milk, and pumpkin pie spice.

Do You Have a Homemade Gingerbread Syrup Recipe?

Yes I do! See my Homemade Gingerbread Syrup recipe that you can whip up in under 15 minutes!

How to Make a Starbucks Iced Gingerbread Chai

1. Build the base:
   To a glass, add chai concentrate, 2% milk, and ice to fill the cup. Stir to combine and set aside.
2. Make the Gingerbread Cold Foam:
   In a separate cup, combine the gingerbread syrup, 2% milk, and heavy cream. Froth with a handheld frother 30–45 seconds until thick and creamy.
3. Finish:
   Pour the foam over your iced chai, sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice, and enjoy!

How to Make a Hot Version

1. Combine gingerbread syrup and chai concentrate into a mug.
2. Steam the 2% milk (steam wand, electric frother, or microwave + handheld frother). and pour the steamed milk over the chai.
3. Top with pumpkin pie spice and enjoy.

What Ratios Does Starbucks Use?

Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai Latte

	TALL	GRANDE	VENTI
SUPER CHAI CONCENTRATE	3 PUMPS (1.5 ounces)	4 PUMPS (2 ounces)	6 PUMPS (3 ounces)
MILK	6 OZ	8 OZ	11 OZ

Hot Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai Latte

	SHORT	TALL	GRANDE	VENTI
GINGERBREAD SYRUP	2 PUMPS (1 TBSP)	3 PUMPS (1.5 TBSP)	4 PUMPS (2 TBSP)	5 PUMPS (2.5 TBSP)
SUPER CHAI CONC.	2 PUMPS (1 ounce)	3 PUMPS (1.5 ounces)	4 PUMPS (2 ounces)	6 PUMPS (3 ounces)
MILK	4 OZ	6 OZ	8 OZ	12 OZ

Note, each pump of chai concentrate is equal to 1/2 ounce, and each pump of syrup is about 1/2 tablespoon. These measurements may vary based on which pump(s) you use.

Make It Lower Sugar

• Use Homemade Gingerbread Syrup made with sugar-free brown sugar & sugar-free molasses
• Choose a low-sugar chai concentrate or brew chai tea bags + sweeten lightly
• Use unsweetened oat or almond milk

Make it Dairy Free

For a dairy free chai latte:

• Swap the 2% milk for your favorite dairy free milk in the chai latte base
• Swap the 2% milk and heavy cream in the cold foam for barista style oat milk and sweetened vanilla soy milk to make a dairy free cold foam

Make it Dirty

Add 1-2 shots of espresso along with the chai concentrate to make a dirty chai version!

More Chai Recipes To Try

• Starbucks Chai Latte
• Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Chai
• Iced Apple Crisp Nondairy Cream Chai
• Salted Caramel Apple Chai Latte
• Cinnamon Pecan Dirty Chai
• Protein Banana Chai Muffins
• Blended Chai Kefir Latte
• Viral Starbucks Pumpkin Chai Latte