How To Make Starbucks Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai

How to Make Starbucks Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai at Home

Want to enjoy the festive flavors of Starbucks' Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai without leaving your house? This guide provides a delicious and easy-to-follow recipe to recreate this popular holiday drink. Let's get started!

Understanding the Starbucks Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai

The magic of this drink lies in its unique blend of warming spices and creamy oat milk. It's a delightful twist on the classic chai, incorporating the comforting essence of gingerbread. We'll break down how to replicate each element for an authentic taste.

Key Ingredients and Their Roles:

• Chai Tea Concentrate: This forms the base of your drink, providing the black tea foundation and a complex blend of spices. You can purchase chai tea concentrate at most grocery stores or make your own (recipe below).
• Oat Milk: Provides the creamy texture and subtly sweet flavor that complements the spices beautifully. Other milk alternatives can be substituted, but oat milk delivers the closest experience to the Starbucks version.
• Gingerbread Syrup: This is the star ingredient! It infuses the drink with those unmistakable gingerbread notes. We’ll guide you on making a homemade version to perfectly capture the Starbucks flavor.
• Ice: Essential for that refreshing iced chai experience.

DIY Starbucks Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai Recipe

This recipe provides instructions for making your own Chai Concentrate and Gingerbread Syrup. If short on time, you can substitute store-bought versions, but homemade will definitely elevate the flavor profile!

Homemade Chai Tea Concentrate:

Ingredients:

• 4 cups water
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 inch piece of ginger, thinly sliced
• 4 cloves
• 2 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
• 4 black tea bags (strong black tea like Assam or English Breakfast recommended)

Instructions:

1. Combine water, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and cardamom pods in a saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Add tea bags and steep for another 5 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool completely.
5. Strain the tea through a fine-mesh sieve, discarding the solids. Store in the refrigerator.

Homemade Gingerbread Syrup:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan.
2. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves and the mixture simmers.
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Store in the refrigerator.

Assembling Your Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup Chai tea concentrate (homemade or store-bought)
• 1/2 cup oat milk (or your preferred milk)
• 2 tablespoons gingerbread syrup (homemade or store-bought)
• Ice

Instructions:

1. In a tall glass filled with ice, combine the chai tea concentrate, oat milk, and gingerbread syrup.
2. Stir well to combine.
3. Add more ice if needed.
4. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a gingerbread cookie crumb (optional).

Tips for a Perfect Cup:

• Adjust sweetness: Taste the drink and add more gingerbread syrup if you prefer it sweeter.
• Experiment with spices: Feel free to adjust the spices in the chai concentrate or gingerbread syrup to your liking.
• Make it ahead: Prepare the chai concentrate and gingerbread syrup in advance to save time.
• Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will directly impact the taste of your drink.

Enjoy your homemade Starbucks Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai! This recipe allows you to customize and perfect it to match your preferences. Remember to share your creation using #HomemadeStarbucksChai. Happy sipping!