Chai has become a holiday favorite, and Starbucks has put its festive twist on this classic spiced tea.
From creamy lattes to iced variations, here’s the 14 Starbucks Christmas chai drinks menu, complete with recipes you can make at home.
1. Classic Chai Latte

The traditional chai latte with warm spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves, blended with steamed milk.
Ingredients:
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1 cup brewed chai concentrate or strong chai tea
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1 cup steamed milk
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1–2 tsp sugar or sweetener
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Ground cinnamon for garnish
Instructions:
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Brew chai concentrate or tea.
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Heat and froth milk.
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Combine tea and milk, sweeten if desired.
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Sprinkle cinnamon on top.
2. Dirty Chai Latte

A spicy chai latte with an espresso shot for an energizing kick.
Ingredients:
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1 cup chai latte
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1 shot espresso
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Whipped cream (optional)
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Ground cinnamon
Instructions:
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Prepare a classic chai latte.
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Add one shot of espresso.
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Top with whipped cream and sprinkle cinnamon.
3. Iced Chai Latte

A refreshing chilled version of the classic chai latte, perfect for those warmer winter days.
Ingredients:
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1 cup brewed chai concentrate
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1 cup milk
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Ice cubes
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Cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions:
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Fill a glass with ice.
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Pour chai concentrate and milk over ice.
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Stir well and garnish with a cinnamon stick.
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4. Peppermint Chai Latte

Chai meets peppermint for a festive twist, combining spicy and minty flavors.
Ingredients:
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1 cup chai latte
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1 tbsp peppermint syrup
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Whipped cream
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Crushed peppermint candy
Instructions:
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Prepare a classic chai latte.
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Stir in peppermint syrup.
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Top with whipped cream and crushed peppermint.
5. Caramel Chai Latte

Sweet and spicy, this chai latte is blended with caramel for a smooth festive flavor.
Ingredients:
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1 cup chai latte
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2 tbsp caramel sauce
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Whipped cream
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Caramel drizzle
Instructions:
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Mix caramel sauce into the chai latte.
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Top with whipped cream and drizzle caramel on top.
6. Gingerbread Chai Latte

A warm holiday chai latte infused with gingerbread flavors.
Ingredients:
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1 cup chai latte
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2 tbsp gingerbread syrup
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Whipped cream
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Ground nutmeg or cinnamon
Instructions:
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Add gingerbread syrup to the chai latte.
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Stir well and top with whipped cream and spices.
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7. Chai Eggnog Latte

A creamy chai latte with rich eggnog for a decadent Christmas treat.
Ingredients:
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1/2 cup chai latte
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1/2 cup eggnog
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Ground nutmeg
Instructions:
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Heat chai latte and eggnog together.
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Pour into a cup and sprinkle with nutmeg.
8. White Chocolate Chai Latte

A sweet, creamy chai latte with white chocolate for a festive indulgence.
Ingredients:
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1 cup chai latte
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2 tbsp white chocolate syrup
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Whipped cream
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White chocolate shavings
Instructions:
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Mix white chocolate syrup into hot chai latte.
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Top with whipped cream and sprinkle shavings.
9. Iced Peppermint Chai Latte

Chilled chai with peppermint flavor, perfect for a festive iced treat.
Ingredients:
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1 cup brewed chai concentrate
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1 cup milk
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1 tbsp peppermint syrup
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Ice
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Crushed peppermint candy
Instructions:
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Combine chai, milk, and peppermint syrup in a glass filled with ice.
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Stir and garnish with crushed peppermint candy.
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10. Toffee Nut Chai Latte

A nutty chai latte with buttery toffee flavors for a cozy holiday drink.
Ingredients:
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1 cup chai latte
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2 tbsp toffee nut syrup
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Whipped cream
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Toffee pieces
Instructions:
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Stir toffee nut syrup into chai latte.
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Top with whipped cream and crushed toffee.
11. Cinnamon Dolce Chai Latte

Chai latte with extra cinnamon and dolce syrup for a warm festive flavor.
Ingredients:
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1 cup chai latte
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1–2 tbsp cinnamon dolce syrup
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Whipped cream
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Cinnamon sugar
Instructions:
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Add syrup to chai latte and stir.
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Top with whipped cream and cinnamon sugar.
12. Mocha Chai Latte

Chai latte with a chocolate twist, combining cocoa and spices.
Ingredients:
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1 cup chai latte
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2 tbsp chocolate syrup
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Whipped cream
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Cocoa powder
Instructions:
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Mix chocolate syrup into hot chai latte.
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Top with whipped cream and dust with cocoa powder.
13. Vanilla Chai Latte

Classic chai with a smooth vanilla flavor, perfect for holiday mornings.
Ingredients:
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1 cup chai latte
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1–2 tbsp vanilla syrup
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Whipped cream
Instructions:
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Add vanilla syrup to chai latte.
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Stir and top with whipped cream.
14. Iced Gingerbread Chai Latte

Chilled chai latte with gingerbread syrup and festive spices.
Ingredients:
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1 cup brewed chai concentrate
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1 cup milk
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2 tbsp gingerbread syrup
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Ice
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Whipped cream
Instructions:
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Mix chai concentrate, milk, and gingerbread syrup in a glass with ice.
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Stir well and top with whipped cream.





