Triple digits and the sweltering summer sun will have even the most adventurous souls searching for shade. In comes the sweet taste of an iced chai tea latte to help you keep your cool on the hottest summer days. So head to the freezer and break out the ice for a chilled treat to beat the summer heat.

What’s one thing these recipes have in common? Ice! So stop reading and fill your cat-shaped ice cube trays now. Remember to take a moment at your open freezer to enjoy a refreshing blast of cool air—we’ll be here when you get back.

Easy Iced Chai Tea Latte Recipe

This simple iced chai recipe is for those in a rush to take their sweet time and savor the day. For a 16-oz. iced chai, all you need is:

• 4 oz. Oregon Chai Original or Vanilla Chai Tea Latte Concentrate
• 4 oz. milk (or dairy alternative)
• Ice

Simply mix the chai and milk in your 16-oz. glass or travel mug and then add ice until full. Sipping your way to cool summer bliss has never been simpler.

Refreshing Chai Lemonade Recipe

A healthy helping of citrus and spice can quench your thirst on a hot summer day. Just don’t forget the tiny umbrella. All you need is:

• 4 oz. Oregon Chai Original Chai Tea Latte Concentrate
• 4 oz. lemonade (made to the instructions on the packaging)
• Ice

Mix the chai and lemonade in a martini shaker and pour over ice. Garnish with a lemon wedge for an extra bite.

Add in DaVinci Gourmet Raspberry or Strawberry Syrup and garnish with fresh raspberries and strawberries for a fruity addition to a refreshing summer treat.

Bubbly Chai Berry Spritzer

If you fancy something carbonated to cool you off, try your chai with berries and bubbles. Find your favorite blackberry, raspberry or blueberry beverage syrup online or at your local grocery store.

• 4 oz. Oregon Chai The Original™ Chai Tea Latte Concentrate
• 4 oz. sparkling water
• 4 tsp. blackberry, raspberry, or blueberry syrup

Combine the above ingredients over ice. Serve with a twist of lemon or orange, or with a skewer of berries.

Chai Sp-Iced Tea

If you’re looking for a little extra spice in your summer cooler, balance the sweet with a Chai Sp-Iced Tea. For a 16 oz. iced tea, all you need is:

• 4 oz. Oregon Chai The Original™ Chai Tea Latte Concentrate
• 4 oz. Oregon Chai The Original™ Chai Tea Bags (brewed per instructions)
• Ice

Mix ingredients and pour over ice. Or try adding syrup flavors to complement, such as raspberry, vanilla or cherry.

Bonus: Amazing Frozen Chocolate Chai

Some days (or most), you’ve got to treat yourself to a chocolate shake to top off the day. What better way to mix it up than with an Oregon Chai flavored chocolate shake?

• 4 oz. Oregon Chai The Original™ Chai Tea Latte Concentrate
• 4 oz. chocolate milk (or soy milk)
• 2 scoops chocolate sorbet

Place all the ingredients in your blender and blend until smooth. Top it off with whip cream, chocolate shavings and a pinch of Chai Latte Powder.

What other chai-inspired summer recipes are we missing? Share yours in the comments.

Tags: Chai Tea Recipes, Summer