Horchata Chai Recipe

Horchata Chai Recipe | Iced, Hot & Blended Horchata Chai Latte

Looking for a unique horchata chai recipe that will set your café apart? This creamy Horchata Chai Latte combines the sweet cinnamon-rice flavor of MOCAFE™ Mexican Horchata with the aromatic spices of MOCAFE™ Precious Divinity™ Chai for a beverage that's comforting, refreshing, and incredibly versatile.

For a smooth, creamy chai with subtle vanilla notes, use MOCAFE™ Precious Divinity™ Vanilla Chai. If your customers prefer a bolder spice profile, substitute MOCAFE™ Precious Divinity™ Spiced Chai for an extra layer of cinnamon, clove, cardamom, and warming spices.

Whether served hot, over ice, or blended into a frozen Horchata Chai Frappe, this café favorite is easy to prepare, highly profitable, and perfect for coffee shops, cafés, restaurants, and specialty beverage menus.

Makes one 16 oz. serving.

Blended Horchata Chai Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 scoop MOCAFE™ Mexican Horchata
• 1 scoop MOCAFE™ Precious Divinity™ Vanilla Chai or Precious Divinity™ Spiced Chai
• 6 oz. milk of choice
• 12 oz. ice
• Whipped cream (optional)
• Ground cinnamon for garnish

Directions

1. Add MOCAFE™ Mexican Horchata, MOCAFE™ Precious Divinity™ Chai, milk, and ice to a blender.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Pour into a 16 oz. serving glass.
4. Top with whipped cream and a light dusting of cinnamon.
5. Serve immediately.

Iced Horchata Chai Latte

Ingredients

• 1 scoop MOCAFE™ Mexican Horchata
• 1 scoop MOCAFE™ Precious Divinity™ Vanilla Chai or Spiced Chai
• 8 oz. cold milk
• Ice

Directions

1. Dissolve both powders in a small amount of warm milk.
2. Add the remaining cold milk and stir until smooth.
3. Pour over a cup filled with fresh ice.
4. Garnish with cinnamon if desired.

Hot Horchata Chai Latte

Ingredients

• 1 scoop MOCAFE™ Mexican Horchata
• 1 scoop MOCAFE™ Precious Divinity™ Vanilla Chai or Spiced Chai
• 16 oz. steamed milk
• Cinnamon for garnish

Directions

1. Steam milk until hot and silky.
2. Whisk both powders into the steamed milk until completely dissolved.
3. Pour into your favorite latte mug.
4. Finish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.

Chef's Tips

For a richer café presentation, garnish with whipped cream, cinnamon sugar, crushed cinnamon cereal, or a cinnamon stick. Pair this beverage with churros, coffee cake, cinnamon rolls, pan dulce, oatmeal cookies, or breakfast pastries to increase dessert and bakery sales.

For fall and holiday menus, use MOCAFE™ Precious Divinity™ Spiced Chai to create a warmer, more aromatic beverage. For year-round appeal, MOCAFE™ Precious Divinity™ Vanilla Chai delivers a smooth, creamy flavor profile that perfectly complements the sweet cinnamon notes of horchata.

Why Coffee Shops Love This Horchata Chai Recipe

• Combines two customer-favorite beverages in one signature drink
• Available hot, iced, or blended
• Fast, consistent preparation
• Premium café-quality flavor
• Excellent profit margins
• Simple recipe that works with dairy or plant-based milks
• Encourages seasonal menu innovation without adding operational complexity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Horchata Chai Latte?

A Horchata Chai Latte combines traditional Mexican horchata with aromatic chai spices to create a creamy beverage featuring cinnamon, vanilla, rice, and warming spices. It's an ideal menu item for cafés looking to offer globally inspired specialty drinks.

Should I use Vanilla Chai or Spiced Chai?

Both work beautifully. MOCAFE™ Precious Divinity™ Vanilla Chai creates a smoother, sweeter beverage, while Precious Divinity™ Spiced Chai delivers a bolder chai flavor with additional warming spices.

Can this recipe be served year-round?

Absolutely. Serve it blended during warmer months and transition to hot Horchata Chai Lattes during fall and winter. The iced version is also an excellent year-round menu option.

Can I make this with alternative milk products?

Yes. This recipe works exceptionally well with oat milk, almond milk, coconut milk, or other plant-based alternatives.

What foods pair well with Horchata Chai?

Horchata Chai pairs beautifully with churros, cinnamon rolls, coffee cake, muffins, pan dulce, croissants, oatmeal cookies, and breakfast pastries, making it an excellent upsell alongside bakery items.

Watch the recipe video to see how easy it is to create this café-quality Horchata Chai Latte using MOCAFE™ Mexican Horchata and Precious Divinity™ Chai.

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