it’s possible for you to also often get it iced.
I recently tried the chai lattes at seven popular coffee chains.
Here’s how they ranked, beginning with my least favorite and ending with the overall best.
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The coffeehouse may be most famous for its diverse drinks menu, which boasts a mix of unexpected combinations.
You’ll also find more traditional options, like espresso and chai.
I paid $5.15 for the chain’s chai latte, which didn’t quite hit the mark.
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The look:Pretty standard.
This drink was pale tan in color and had a thin layer of white froth along the top.
It had a bittersweet, minty aftertaste and lacked the slight spiciness that chais are famous for.
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Gregory’s also has a seasonal banana chai, made with butter rum, and a blueberry chai refresher.
I’d be interested in trying these beverages to see if they pack more of that iconic chai flavor.
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Dunkin'
Dunkin’and I go way back.
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I spent most of my middle school years ordering coffee Coolattas during the summer and Dunkaccinos in the winter.
Similar to others on this list, it was light tan in color.
It had a bit of foam on the top, but not an overwhelming amount.
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The consistency looked even and solid, and the texture was thin and smooth.
The taste:Unexpected.
This chai’s flavor took me aback.
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However, I’d probably skip this one if you like a more traditional chai.
The cafe opened in Brussels over 30 years ago and now has over 260 locations worldwide.
I spent $6.25 on this delightful drink with a thick layer of froth on top.
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The look:Very pale all around.
It didn’t come with a sleeve.
The color of the actual liquid underneath the froth was an extremely light tan with a nearly transparent consistency.
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The taste:Quintessential chai.
This one was flavorful, with spicy ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon flavors.
The taste reminded me of the holidays and conjured up images of pumpkin pies and desserts.
This one cost me $6.50.
The actual beverage had a messy layer of froth, which gave way to a light toffee-colored tea.
The taste:It was good, but it tasted a bit on the watery side.
I had my boyfriend take a sip to see if he thought the same, and he did.
I paid $5.65 for a short-sized chai latte that tasted pretty good.
The look:I got Starbucks' smallest chai latte, which clocked in at eight ounces.
It was served in a smooth white paper cup with a plastic lid.
The texture looked smooth, even, and opaque.
The taste:Very, very good.
I noticed faint notes of gingerbread, which I appreciated.
The texture was velvety smooth and had an excellent mouthfeel.
Whether it’s the chain’s pastries and sweets, like muffins.
croissants, and cookies, or caffeinated drinks, the Philadelphia-based roaster always goes above and beyond.
Its chai latte is a testament to this.
I paid $5.25 for this drink, which I would definitely recommend to latte-loving friends.
The milky shade reminded me of a cafe au lait with a thin layer of foam.
The color looked even and consistent throughout.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e
The taste: Great!
This chai was flavorful yet understated and did not seem synthetic at all.
It also had a zingy, slightly spicy aftertaste that made it especially memorable.
It was light and creamy, and I imagined it would also taste great as an iced drink.
La Colombe’s chai tasted high quality, which I liked.
Even so, there was one chai latte that I liked even better.
Sweet yet slightly spicy, this chai latte had the best flavor of the bunch.
I paid $6.50 for a chai latte that I truly look forward to enjoying again.
The look:Its shade was medium brown-tan, which reminded me of hot chocolate.
The taste:Excellent!
It was rich and delicious without feeling too in your face.
It also tasted the most close to homemade, which was a plus.
Blue Bottle also offers this drink in an iced version.
I would imagine it’s quite excellent, too.
