I'm Going to Save You a Lot of Money

If, like me, your latte factor spins into high gear over the summer months when iced tea chillers are a dime a dozen at any of your local coffee shops, this post is for you.

I could spend at least $10 a day on iced chai tea lattes from a variety of my neighbourhood haunts, but I don't. Instead I place two chai tea bags into a tall mason jar, top them with cold water and refrigerate for 6-8 hours.  Once my tea has brewed, I remove the bags from the jar and store my concoction until I'm ready to consume my beverage.  

I can drink it as is, but I prefer a large splash of milk and touch of agave or honey to sweeten. It's far more reminiscent of my favourite coffee shop variety, and a generous does of ice makes it that much more authentic.

I drink one of these jars a day.  It's a lot of tea, I know.  But it's better than drinking soda or booze, and besides I save my wine for the evenings as it provides great relief after spending 14 hours with my tween boys.  And at twenty cents a jar, I can't afford to not drink my tea. It's worth each and every penny.

Comments

[Mama B]

I've never had an iced chai latte, but I have chai tea bags here... May have to pop a couple in a jar tonight. I tend to do cold brewed ice coffee overnight.

[Paula]

Looks great and who doesn't want to save money! Much less expensive to make yours at home and save the gas money too running to your neighbourhood coffee shop:)

[Nancy]

I have made iced coffee in a similar fashion and make a jug of brewed iced tea each morning but, it takes all day just to cool--this is a great idea. Would you say 2 tea bags in a jar that size is strong enough if you like to add milk and ice?

[Jan Scott]

I completely agree, Paula!!

[Jan Scott]

Hi Nancy - Yes!  Two tea bags works great for me and I add milk and ice.  If you like a stronger tea, then maybe try with three.

[Nancy]

Thanks! I have some brewing as we speak :)

[Jan Scott]

The chai is yummy.  Let me know if you give it a try....

[Tamara]

I love this idea! I usually do this with sun tea too. There are so many yummy iced tea options for summer.

I did have a little snicker at you saying, "it's better than drinking soda or booze," as if drinking booze all day is something one might actually do. Okay, well I suppose there are -some- that do. LOL ;)