Does iced banana bread chai have caffeine?

Yes. Chai concentrate typically contains black tea, which naturally contains caffeine. Starbucks lists 60 mg of caffeine in its 16-ounce Grande Iced Banana Bread Chai. The amount in this homemade version depends on the chai concentrate you use.

What's the difference between iced banana bread chai and iced banana bread latte?

The chai version is made with spiced black tea concentrate, while the latte version uses espresso. Both Starbucks drinks feature banana syrup, brown sugar cold foam, and cinnamon dolce topping.

Can I make brown sugar cold foam without a milk frother?

Yes. You can whisk the cold cream, milk, and brown sugar syrup together or shake them in a tightly sealed jar until foamy. The texture may be less airy than foam made with a handheld frother.

Iced Banana Bread Chai Recipe (Starbucks Copycat)

Description

Make this Starbucks-inspired iced banana bread chai with banana syrup, spiced chai, milk, brown sugar cold foam, and a cinnamon-sugar topping.

Ingredients

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FOR THE BANANA CHAI

½ cup sweetened chai latte concentrate
½ cup cold 2% milk
1 tablespoon banana-flavored syrup
¾ cup ice cubes

FOR THE BROWN SUGAR COLD FOAM

3 tablespoons cold heavy cream
2 tablespoons cold 2% milk
1 teaspoon brown sugar syrup

FOR THE CINNAMON-SUGAR TOPPING

⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon granulated sugar

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Instructions

1. Mix the banana chai. In a small glass or measuring cup, stir together ½ cup chai concentrate and 1 tablespoon banana syrup. Add ½ cup cold 2% milk and stir until combined.

2. Add the ice. Fill a tall serving glass with ¾ cup ice cubes. Pour the banana chai mixture over the ice, leaving room for the cold foam.

3. Make the brown sugar cold foam. Combine 3 tablespoons cold heavy cream, 2 tablespoons cold 2% milk, and 1 teaspoon brown sugar syrup in a tall, narrow container. Froth with a handheld milk frother for about 20–40 seconds, until thickened, airy, and still pourable.

4. Top the chai. Slowly pour the brown sugar cold foam over the iced chai.

5. Add the cinnamon-sugar topping. Mix ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon with ⅛ teaspoon granulated sugar. Sprinkle over the foam and serve immediately.

Notes

Use a sweetened chai concentrate designed for a 1:1 ratio with milk. Different concentrates may require different amounts of milk. Banana syrup sweetness also varies by brand, so adjust to taste.
Nutrition information is estimated per serving and may vary depending on the brands of chai concentrate, banana syrup, brown sugar syrup, and dairy products used. These values are for the homemade recipe, not the Starbucks version.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Category: Beverage
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 370 kcal
Sugar: 41 g
Sodium: 90 mg
Fat: 19 g
Saturated Fat: 12 g
Carbohydrates: 43 g
Protein: 6 g