Peach Cold Foam Chai (Printer-Friendly)

A refreshing chai latte with sweet peach compote and smooth cold foam for a cozy beverage twist.

# What You Need:

→ Peach Compote

01 - 1 medium ripe peach, peeled and diced
02 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
03 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
05 - 2 teaspoons lemon juice

→ Chai

06 - 2 chai tea bags or 2 tablespoons loose-leaf chai
07 - 1 cup hot water
08 - 1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
09 - 1/2 cup milk of choice (dairy or plant-based)
10 - Ice cubes

→ Cold Foam

11 - 1/2 cup cold heavy cream or barista oat milk
12 - 2 tablespoons milk
13 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
14 - 1 teaspoon powdered sugar

# How to Cook:

01 - Combine diced peach, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until peaches soften and syrup forms. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
02 - Steep chai tea bags or loose leaves in 1 cup of hot water for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags or strain leaves. Stir in honey or maple syrup if desired. Let the chai cool to room temperature.
03 - Fill two glasses with ice. Pour cooled chai and 1/4 cup milk into each glass. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of peach compote with syrup to each glass. Stir gently to blend flavors.
04 - Combine cold heavy cream (or barista oat milk), milk, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar in a small bowl or frother. Whisk or froth until the mixture is thick and pillowy.
05 - Spoon a generous layer of cold foam over each glass. Optionally, garnish with a pinch of cinnamon or additional peach pieces. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The cold foam turns everyday chai into a special, almost-secret indulgence that rivals any coffee shop.
  • The peach compote gives you an excuse to enjoy dessert for breakfast or a sweet treat any afternoon.
02 -
  • If the chai is too hot when you pour it over ice, it melts everything and dilutes the flavors—patience pays off.
  • Cold foam will only whip if the cream (or plant milk) is truly cold; I learned the hard way after an impatient attempt with room temperature cream that resulted in sad, runny bubbles.
03 -
  • Let the peach compote cool completely before adding it to the chai so the ice doesn’t instantly melt.
  • The tiniest pinch of salt in the compote brings out the sweetness even more—don’t skip it.
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