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Costa Coffee Chai Latte: calories, sugar, caffeine and salt
A Semi-skimmed milk, Medium of Costa Coffee Chai Latte contains 220 kcal, 30.6g of sugar (7.7 teaspoons) and 70mg of caffeine. It is classified as NOVA 4 under the NOVA food processing classification system.
Dietary: Vegetarian | Allergens: Milk
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NHS guidance: max 200mg/day in pregnancy
Nutrition by serving: calories, sugar and salt
Nutrition by serving: Costa Coffee Chai Latte
Serving
Calories
Salt
Sugar
= teaspoons
Carbs
Protein
Semi-skimmed milk (Medium)
220 kcal
0.31g
30.6g
7.7 tsp
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9.5g
Whole milk (Medium)
245 kcal
0.31g
30.6g
7.7 tsp
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9.5g
Skimmed milk (Medium)
195 kcal
0.31g
30.6g
7.7 tsp
—
9.5g
Oat drink (Medium)
260 kcal
0.38g
26.4g
6.6 tsp
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1.3g
Coconut drink (Medium)
178 kcal
0.28g
26.4g
6.6 tsp
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3.4g
Soya drink (Medium)
190 kcal
0.31g
27.6g
6.9 tsp
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8.5g
Salt amber above 20% of 6g adult daily limit, red above 75%. Sugar in teaspoons at 4g each.
Sugar in Costa Coffee Chai Latte
Costa Coffee Chai Latte contains 30.6g of sugar per Semi-skimmed milk, Medium (7.7 teaspoons). Sugar level: High. The table below shows how this compares to daily free sugar limits across all age groups.
Sugar by portion: Costa Coffee Chai Latte
Portion
Adult (female) 30g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 30g
Age 7 to 10 24g
Age 4 to 6 19g
Semi-skimmed milk, Medium
30.6g 102%
30.6g 102%
30.6g 102%
30.6g 128%
30.6g 161%
Teaspoons
7.7 tsp
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Salt in Costa Coffee Chai Latte
Costa Coffee Chai Latte contains 0.31g of salt per Semi-skimmed milk, Medium. Salt level: Low. The table below shows how this compares to daily salt limits for adults and children.
Salt by portion: Costa Coffee Chai Latte
Portion
Adult (female) 6g
Adult (male) 6g
Age 11 to 17 6g
Age 7 to 10 5g
Age 4 to 6 3g
Semi-skimmed milk, Medium
0.31g 5%
0.31g 5%
0.31g 5%
0.31g 6%
0.31g 10%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Calories in Costa Coffee Chai Latte
Calories by portion: Costa Coffee Chai Latte
Portion
Adult (female) 2000 kcal
Adult (male) 2500 kcal
Age 11 to 17 1936 kcal
Age 7 to 10 1553 kcal
Age 4 to 6 1291 kcal
Semi-skimmed milk, Medium
220 kcal 11%
220 kcal 9%
220 kcal 11%
220 kcal 14%
220 kcal 17%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Saturated fat in Costa Coffee Chai Latte
Saturated fat by portion: Costa Coffee Chai Latte
Portion
Adult (female) 20g
Adult (male) 30g
Age 11 to 17 20g
Age 7 to 10 18g
Age 4 to 6 16g
Semi-skimmed milk, Medium
3.6g 18%
3.6g 12%
3.6g 18%
3.6g 20%
3.6g 23%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
UPF classification: is Costa Coffee Chai Latte ultra-processed?
NOVA 4: ultra-processed food
Contains chai concentrate with added sugars, spice extracts and preservatives — processed.
The NOVA classification system groups foods by the extent and purpose of processing. NOVA 4 covers products containing industrial additives not typically used in home cooking.
Costa prepares drinks and food in stores where all 14 major allergens are handled. Cross-contamination cannot be guaranteed. Always tell your barista if you have a severe allergy.
Frequently asked questions
A Semi-skimmed milk, Medium of Costa Coffee Chai Latte contains 220 kcal — 11% of the adult 2,000 kcal daily reference intake. Calories vary with milk choice — use the calculator above for your exact combination.
A Semi-skimmed milk, Medium contains 30.6g of sugar — 7.7 teaspoons. This single drink meets or exceeds the adult free sugar limit of 30g per day. The NHS free sugar limit is 30g per day for adults, 24g for children aged 7 to 10, and 19g for children aged 4 to 6.
A Semi-skimmed milk, Medium contains 0.31g of salt. This drink is relatively low in salt at 5% of the adult daily limit.
Chai Latte contains approximately 70mg of caffeine. The NHS recommends a maximum of 400mg per day for most adults, and 200mg per day during pregnancy.
Chai Latte is suitable for vegetarians. Choose oat, soya or another plant-based milk to make it vegan.
Chai Latte contains: Milk. Costa prepares drinks and food in stores where all 14 major allergens are handled. Cross-contamination cannot be guaranteed. Always tell your barista if you have a severe allergy.
Chai Latte is classified as NOVA 4. Contains chai concentrate with added sugars, spice extracts and preservatives — processed.
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Source: Source: Costa Coffee UK Store Allergen and Nutrition Guide 30 April – 26 August 2026 (costa.co.uk). NOVA classification from ingredient list at time of writing. For guidance only, not medical advice.
