Starbucks Iced Chai Tea Latte contains 200 kcal in a Tall (12oz), 240 kcal in a Grande (16oz) and 310 kcal in a Venti (24oz) — 10%, 12% and 16% of the adult 2,000 kcal daily reference intake respectively. The calories come from the chai concentrate — which contains sugar as its primary sweetener — and the semi-skimmed milk. The Tall at 200 kcal is one of the higher calorie Tall-size drinks at Starbucks when no espresso is involved, driven by the heavily sweetened chai concentrate rather than milk fat alone.

Tall (12oz): 200 kcal, 2.5g fat (1.5g saturated), 39g carbohydrate (28g sugar), 7g protein, 0.18g salt. Grande (16oz): 240 kcal, 3g fat (1.8g saturated), 48g carbohydrate (34g sugar), 9g protein, 0.22g salt. Venti (24oz): 310 kcal, 4g fat (2.4g saturated), 62g carbohydrate (44g sugar), 11g protein, 0.28g salt. All figures based on semi-skimmed milk, the Starbucks UK default. The Venti at 44g sugar exceeds the adult daily free sugar limit by 47%.

Starbucks Iced Chai Tea Latte contains 28g of sugar in a Tall, 34g in a Grande and 44g in a Venti — 93%, 113% and 147% of the adult daily free sugar limit of 30g respectively. A Tall uses 93% of the adult daily free sugar limit — the highest sugar of any Tall-size milk drink at Starbucks. The Grande and Venti both exceed the adult daily limit. The sugar comes almost entirely from the chai concentrate — Starbucks uses a sweetened spiced black tea concentrate that contains sugar as its primary ingredient alongside black tea and spices. The milk contributes naturally occurring lactose but minimal added sugar. 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.

Starbucks Iced Chai Tea Latte contains approximately 70mg of caffeine in a Tall, 95mg in a Grande and 120mg in a Venti. The caffeine comes from the black tea in the chai concentrate. Black tea typically contains 45-70mg of caffeine per cup — the chai concentrate uses a strong black tea base which delivers meaningful caffeine across all sizes. A Grande at 95mg uses 24% of the NHS recommended adult daily maximum of 400mg. The Venti at 120mg remains within recommended limits for most adults but reaches 60% of the NHS pregnancy maximum of 200mg — a Tall at 70mg is the more appropriate size for those managing caffeine during pregnancy.

Starbucks Iced Chai Tea Latte contains 1.5g of saturated fat in a Tall, 1.8g in a Grande and 2.4g in a Venti — 8%, 9% and 12% of the adult daily guideline of 20g respectively. The saturated fat is low across all sizes as the drink is made with semi-skimmed milk rather than whole milk. Switching to oat milk reduces the saturated fat to near zero while maintaining a similar texture and flavour profile. The chai concentrate itself contributes no saturated fat.

Starbucks Iced Chai Tea Latte contains 7g of protein in a Tall, 9g in a Grande and 11g in a Venti — 14%, 18% and 22% of the adult daily reference intake of 50g respectively. The protein comes from the semi-skimmed milk — milk is a good source of complete protein providing all essential amino acids. The chai concentrate contributes no protein. At 7g protein for 200 kcal in a Tall the protein-to-calorie ratio is moderate, though significantly lower than the Iced Caramel Protein Latte which delivers 20g protein for 210 kcal in a Tall.

Yes. NOVA 4, ultra-processed. The chai concentrate used at Starbucks is a commercially produced spiced black tea concentrate containing sugar, water, black tea, honey, ginger, vanilla, cardamom, black pepper, cinnamon, cloves and natural flavourings — a formulated product rather than home-brewed chai. The concentrate contains natural flavourings as an industrial additive beyond what would be used in home chai preparation. The semi-skimmed milk is NOVA 2, but the formulated concentrate determines the overall NOVA 4 classification of the finished drink.

Starbucks Iced Chai Tea Latte contains milk and soya as declared allergens when made with the standard semi-skimmed milk. The milk comes from the semi-skimmed milk. The soya comes from soya lecithin used in the chai concentrate. It does not contain wheat/gluten, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, celery, mustard, sesame, lupin or molluscs. Switching to oat or almond milk removes the dairy milk allergen — check with your barista about the specific allergen profile of the alternative milk being used. Always tell your barista if you have a severe allergy before ordering.

Starbucks Iced Chai Tea Latte is suitable for vegetarians. In its standard form with semi-skimmed milk it is not suitable for vegans. Switching to oat milk or almond milk makes it vegan-compatible — the chai concentrate itself contains no animal-derived ingredients. The honey listed in some chai concentrate recipes is the allergen consideration for strict vegans — confirm with your barista whether the current Starbucks UK chai concentrate contains honey.

No. Starbucks Iced Chai Tea Latte is not suitable for children. A Tall contains 28g of sugar — 147% of the daily free sugar limit for a child aged 4 to 6 — and approximately 70mg of caffeine from the black tea concentrate. The NHS advises children avoid caffeine. The very high sugar content from the sweetened chai concentrate combined with the caffeine makes it one of the higher concern drinks for children in the Starbucks range, despite the tea-and-milk format appearing relatively benign compared to Frappuccinos.

The primary driver of sugar in the Iced Chai Tea Latte is the chai concentrate — asking for fewer pumps of concentrate reduces both the flavour intensity and the sugar. Each pump of chai concentrate contributes approximately 7g of sugar. Asking for half the standard pumps in a Tall reduces the sugar from approximately 28g to approximately 14-15g — a meaningful reduction that keeps the total closer to the adult daily limit. The trade-off is a less intensely spiced flavour. There is no sugar-free chai concentrate available at Starbucks UK. Adding a shot of espresso to create a dirty chai does not reduce sugar but changes the caffeine and flavour profile.

A Tall Iced Chai Tea Latte contains 200 kcal and 28g sugar. A Tall Iced Matcha Tea Latte contains approximately 170 kcal and 20g sugar — 30 fewer calories and 8g less sugar. The matcha latte uses sweetened matcha powder which adds sugar, but the matcha is less heavily sweetened than the chai concentrate. Both contain caffeine — the Chai from black tea, the Matcha from the tea plant via a different processing method with added L-theanine. For lower calories and lower sugar, the Iced Matcha Tea Latte is the better choice. For the distinctive spiced flavour of chai, the Iced Chai Tea Latte is the only option at Starbucks.

Starbucks Iced Chai Tea Latte is the highest sugar milk-based drink at Starbucks at Tall size — 28g in a Tall uses 93% of the adult daily free sugar limit, more than any other standard Tall milk drink. The Grande at 34g and Venti at 44g both exceed the adult daily limit. Despite the tea-and-milk format suggesting a more moderate drink, the heavily sweetened chai concentrate drives the sugar to levels comparable to flavoured Frappuccinos. Low saturated fat at 1.5-2.4g across sizes and moderate protein at 7-11g are the nutritional positives. Two allergens — milk and soya — with no tree nuts. For those who enjoy the chai spice flavour, asking for fewer pumps of concentrate is the most effective way to manage the sugar content.