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Chai Tea Latte Calories, Caffeine & Nutrition by Size and Milk

Find Chai Tea Latte calories, sugar, fat, and caffeine by size and milk option. Compare Tall, Grande, and Venti to make the best choice for your goals.

ShortTallGrandeVenti 7 milk options 26.2–65.5 mg caffeine 65–269 kcal

Nutrition Calculator

Chai Tea Latte Calories by Size and Milk Option

Select your drink, size, and milk option to view calories, sugar, fat, carbs, protein, and caffeine. Changing drink navigates to that drink's page; size and milk updates the values below.

Calories 89kcal
Sugar 14.5g
Carbs 14.6g
Fat 1.8g
Protein 3.6g
Caffeine 26.2mg

Showing: Short · Semi skimmed milk — 89 kcal

  • Lowest calorie milk: almond drink (65 kcal, Tall)
  • Caffeine increases at Venti size
  • Not ideal for keto
  • Whole milk is highest in saturated fat
% Daily Value Based on 2,000 kcal/day
Calories
89kcal 4%
Total Fat
1.8g 2%
Saturated Fat
1.1g 6%
Total Carbs
14.6g 5%
Sugar
14.5g 16%
Fibre
0.1g 0%
Protein
3.6g 7%
Salt
0.12g 2%

Calorie Breakdown

Chai Tea Latte Calories

The Chai Tea Latte ranges from 65 kcal (Short, almond drink) to 269 kcal (Venti, whole milk). Choosing almond drink with a Tall size is the most calorie-conscious option available.

Lowest 65 kcal · Short, almond drink
Highest 269 kcal · Venti, whole milk

How long to burn off 89 kcal

Based on a 70 kg adult. Updates with your selection above.

🚶 Walking
20 min
🚴 Cycling
11 min
🏃 Running
8 min
🏊 Swimming
10 min
🧘 Yoga
30 min

💡 To cut calories, choose almond drink or skimmed milk and go for a Tall. Switching from whole milk to almond drink on a Venti saves up to 204 kcal.

Keto Suitability

Is the Chai Tea Latte Keto-Friendly?

Net carbs (carbohydrates minus fibre) at or below 12g is considered more keto-compatible. Values update as you change size and milk option above.

✕ Not keto-friendly

Net carbs for this combination are 14.5g — above the 12g keto threshold. Syrups and milk contribute significant carbohydrates.

To reduce carbs:

  • Choose almond drink — lowest net carbs among milk options
  • Opt for Tall size to minimise total carb intake
  • Ask for fewer syrup pumps to reduce sugar
  • Consider black coffee or espresso-based drinks for strict keto

Caffeine Content

Chai Tea Latte Caffeine & Metabolism

The Chai Tea Latte contains caffeine from its base ingredients. Caffeine has a half-life of around 5–6 hours in most adults — meaning half the caffeine is still active several hours after drinking.

Short 26.2 mg Low
Tall 39.3 mg Low
Grande 52.4 mg Low
Venti 65.5 mg Low

Caffeine metabolism & recommended drink time

Enter the time you plan to drink this. The chart shows how much caffeine remains in your system over the next 8 hours. Residual caffeine after 10 pm is linked to disrupted sleep quality.

Using: Short (26.2 mg)
Caffeine-sensitive? Even a Short contains 26.2 mg — comparable to a standard espresso shot (~63 mg). If you're sensitive to caffeine, consider a cut-off of 1–2 pm to avoid sleep disruption. Pregnant individuals are advised to keep total caffeine below 200 mg/day.

Size Comparison

How Calories and Caffeine Change by Size

As cup size increases, so do calories, sugar, and caffeine. Reference: semi skimmed milk.

SizeCaloriesSugar CarbsFatProteinCaffeine
Short 89 kcal 14.5g 14.6g 1.8g 3.6g 26.2 mg
Tall 129 kcal 21.4g 21.4g 2.5g 5.1g 39.3 mg
Grande 181 kcal 29.3g 29.4g 3.7g 7.4g 52.4 mg
Venti 227 kcal 36.7g 36.8g 4.6g 9.3g 65.5 mg

Going from Short to Venti adds 138 kcal and 22.2g sugar. Caffeine also increases at the largest size.

Milk Option Comparison

How Milk Choice Changes the Nutrition

Side-by-side comparison at Grande size across all milk options. Green = lowest calories, red = highest calories.

Milk OptionCaloriesSugar FatSat FatProteinCarbs
Semi skimmed milk 181 kcal 29.3g 3.7g 2.3g 7.4g 29.4g
Whole milk 214 kcal 29.1g 7.7g 4.8g 7.2g 29.2g
Skimmed milk 156 kcal 29.5g 0.7g 0.3g 7.4g 29.6g
Almond drink 132 kcal 24.6g 2.6g 0.2g 1.1g 24.7g
Soya drink 166 kcal 24.6g 4g 0.6g 6.9g 24.9g
Oat drink 200 kcal 26.2g 6.2g 0.6g 1.7g 33.2g
Coconut drink 172 kcal 26.8g 5.3g 4.8g 2.2g 26.9g

Almond drink is lowest in calories; whole milk is highest in saturated fat. Soya drink offers the best protein among plant-based options. Oat drink provides the most dietary fibre.

FAQ

Chai Tea Latte — Common Questions

The most relevant questions about calories, caffeine, keto suitability, and milk options for this drink.

The Chai Tea Latte ranges from 65 kcal (Short, almond drink) to 269 kcal (Venti, whole milk). A Short contains 89 kcal.

The lowest-calorie option is the Short with almond drink at 65 kcal. Choosing a smaller size and a plant-based milk significantly reduces total calories.

A Short contains 26.2 mg, Tall 39.3 mg, and Venti 65.5 mg of caffeine. This is classified as low caffeine.

Most combinations exceed 12g net carbs, making this drink not ideal for strict keto. Almond drink reduces net carbs the most among milk options.