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Starbucks Chai Tea Latte: calories, sugar, caffeine and salt
A Semi-skimmed milk, Tall of Starbucks Chai Tea Latte contains 172 kcal, 24.9g of sugar (6.2 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: Starbucks Chai Tea Latte
Serving
Calories
Salt
Sugar
= teaspoons
Protein
Semi-skimmed milk (Tall)
172 kcal
0.33g
24.9g
6.2 tsp
7.2g
Whole milk (Tall)
205 kcal
0.32g
24.7g
6.2 tsp
7g
Skimmed milk (Tall)
145 kcal
0.34g
25.1g
6.3 tsp
7.2g
Oat milk (Tall)
191 kcal
0.37g
20.4g
5.1 tsp
1.9g
Almond milk (Tall)
120 kcal
0.26g
20.1g
5 tsp
1.1g
Soya milk (Tall)
159 kcal
0.32g
20.5g
5.1 tsp
7g
Coconut milk (Tall)
149 kcal
0.19g
21g
5.3 tsp
2.4g
Salt amber above 20% of 6g adult daily limit, red above 75%. Sugar in teaspoons at 4g each.
Sugar in Starbucks Chai Tea Latte
Starbucks Chai Tea Latte contains 24.9g of sugar per Semi-skimmed milk, Tall (6.2 teaspoons). Sugar level: High. The table below shows how this compares to daily free sugar limits across all age groups.
Sugar by portion: Starbucks Chai Tea 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, Tall
24.9g 83%
24.9g 83%
24.9g 83%
24.9g 104%
24.9g 131%
Teaspoons
6.2 tsp
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Salt in Starbucks Chai Tea Latte
Starbucks Chai Tea Latte contains 0.33g of salt per Semi-skimmed milk, Tall. Salt level: Low. The table below shows how this compares to daily salt limits for adults and children.
Salt by portion: Starbucks Chai Tea 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, Tall
0.33g 6%
0.33g 6%
0.33g 6%
0.33g 7%
0.33g 11%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Calories in Starbucks Chai Tea Latte
Calories by portion: Starbucks Chai Tea 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, Tall
172 kcal 9%
172 kcal 7%
172 kcal 9%
172 kcal 11%
172 kcal 13%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
Saturated fat in Starbucks Chai Tea Latte
Saturated fat by portion: Starbucks Chai Tea 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, Tall
2.5g 13%
2.5g 8%
2.5g 13%
2.5g 14%
2.5g 16%
Percentage shown is % of daily reference intake for each age group.
UPF classification: is Starbucks Chai Tea Latte ultra-processed?
NOVA 4: ultra-processed food
Contains chai concentrate with added sugar, 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.
Starbucks prepares beverages and food in stores where all 14 major allergens are present. Cross-contamination cannot be guaranteed. Always tell your barista if you have a severe allergy.
Frequently asked questions
A Semi-skimmed milk, Tall of Starbucks Chai Tea Latte contains 172 kcal — 9% 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, Tall contains 24.9g of sugar — 6.2 teaspoons. This drink provides more than half the adult daily free sugar allowance. 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, Tall contains 0.33g of salt. This drink is relatively low in salt at 6% of the adult daily limit.
Chai Tea 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 Tea Latte is suitable for vegetarians. Choose oat, soya or another plant-based milk to make it vegan.
Chai Tea Latte contains: Milk. Starbucks prepares beverages and food in stores where all 14 major allergens are present. Cross-contamination cannot be guaranteed. Always tell your barista if you have a severe allergy.
Chai Tea Latte is classified as NOVA 4. Contains chai concentrate with added sugar, spice extracts and preservatives — processed.
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Source: Source: Starbucks UK official nutrition information (starbucks.co.uk, 2026). NOVA classification from ingredient list at time of writing. For guidance only, not medical advice.
