Chai Tea Latte
Black tea infused with cinnamon, clove, and other spices, combined with steamed milk.
Starbucks Chai Tea Latte Price & Calories
The Starbucks Chai Tea Latte is priced at approximately $4.65 for a standard Grande size and contains around 240 Cal using a standard build. Prices and calories vary by store location, size and customization — asking for less sweetener, fewer pumps or a lighter milk can lower the total calorie count.
Dietary Info
Vegetarian, Contains Dairy.
How to Order the Chai Tea Latte
To order the Chai Tea Latte, simply ask for it by name at the counter or drive-thru, or search for it in the Starbucks app. Let the barista know your preferred size, milk or base choice, how sweet you want it and how much ice you like. You can also read our Starbucks size guide before you choose.
What Does the Chai Tea Latte Taste Like?
The Chai Tea Latte is spiced, sweet and creamy. Black tea provides a dark, malty base, while cinnamon, clove and other warming spices give it a cozy aroma and a gentle bite. The steamed milk rounds everything out, so it tastes like a hug in a cup rather than a sharp tea.
What Is in the Chai Tea Latte?
Starbucks mixes a spiced black tea concentrate with steamed milk and finishes it with a light layer of foam. The concentrate is pre-sweetened, so sweetness comes built in and is controlled mainly by the number of pumps.
How to Customize the Chai Tea Latte
- Ask for fewer pumps of chai concentrate to make it less sweet.
- Add an espresso shot to turn it into a dirty chai for a coffee and spice combination.
- Swap the milk for oat or almond milk for a different texture.
- Ask for a dusting of cinnamon on top for extra aroma.
Chai Tea Latte vs Green Tea Latte
The Green Tea Latte is earthy and vegetal with a grassy matcha taste, while the Chai Tea Latte is spiced, warm and more aromatic. Both are creamy and sweetened. Choose chai for cinnamon and clove; choose the green tea latte for a smoother, earthier flavor.
On this site, the Chai Tea Latte is listed at about $4.65 (240 Cal) and the Green Tea Latte at about $4.85 (240 Cal), so the Chai Tea Latte costs about $0.20 less. Prices and calories vary by store and size. See the full Green Tea Latte page for details.
What to Order With the Chai Tea Latte
Good matches on this menu include the Classic Oatmeal and the Banana Nut Bread.
Chai Tea Latte FAQs
Does a Chai Tea Latte have caffeine?
Yes. It is made with black tea, so it contains caffeine, usually less than an espresso drink of the same size.
What is a dirty chai?
A dirty chai is a chai latte with a shot of espresso added, combining spice, tea and coffee in one cup.
Can a chai latte be made unsweetened?
Not completely, because the chai concentrate is pre-sweetened. You can reduce the sweetness by asking for fewer pumps.
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For official nutrition, allergen, and ingredient details, see the official Starbucks nutrition guide.