Dutch Bros Christmas Morning Chai (Copycat Recipe)

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Wrap your hands around a warm and cozy Dutch Bros Christmas Morning Chai made right at home with chai concentrate, white chocolate sauce, and half and half. This creamy, spiced holiday latte comes together in minutes, and is sweet, festive, and full of Christmas cheer in every sip.
Christmas Morning Chai drink in a mug that's surrounded by colorful Chrismas decorations and small Christmas trees. This Dutch Bros copycat chail latte is holiday-ready with creamy whipped cream and nutmeg sprinkled on top.

If there’s ever a drink that captures the cozy, sweet magic of Christmas morning, this is it.

My version of the Dutch Bros Christmas Morning Chai uses the same ingredients the coffee shop does: Oregon Chai, Torani White Chocolate Sauce, and half and half. Just three ingredients and a few minutes on the stove, and you’ve got a creamy, spiced latte that tastes every bit as festive as it looks.

I usually make it while the cinnamon rolls are in the oven and Christmas music is playing. It smells incredible as it warms on the stove.

The chai brings comforting holiday spices with notes of cinnamon and cardamom. The white chocolate adds smooth sweetness, and the half and half makes it extra rich and creamy. It’s Christmas, after all.

As a tea drinker who only enjoys coffee occasionally, I love that chai is finally getting the holiday spotlight it deserves.

Starbucks, Dunkin, and Dutch Bros all offer seasonal chai drinks now, and I am here for it. If you’re a fan of Starbucks holiday drinks, you might also enjoy my Iced Gingerbread Chai Latte — another Christmastime favorite for chai lovers.

A glass mug filled with Christmas morning chai, which is a copycat Dutch Bros chai tea latte made with half and half and white chocolate sauce. The latte is topped with whipped cream and freshly ground nutmeg. There's also a picture showing the three ingredients Dutch Bros uses to make the drink: a carton of half and half, carton of OregonChai and a bottle of Torani white chocolate sauce. The image has text overlay that reads, "Christmas Morning Chai. Make this easy holiday drink with just 3 ingredients."

What Is the Dutch Bros Christmas Morning Chai?

The Dutch Bros Christmas Morning Chai is a sweet, creamy white chocolate chai latte made with equal parts Oregon Chai and breve (half and half), and Torani white chocolate sauce. It comes iced or hot and can be topped with whipped cream or a soft top, and cinnamon or nutmeg.

Why You’ll Love This Festive Chai Latte

  • Exact match to Dutch Bros. This Christmas chai recipe is made with the same brands they use.
  • Ready in minutes. Just warm, stir, and top.
  • Creamy and cozy. The half and half gives it that coffeehouse texture and richness.
  • Perfect for Christmas morning. Easy enough for a relaxed start to the day, special enough to enjoy while exchanging gifts.
A creamy and decadent Christmas morning chai with whipped cream and nutmeg in an embellished glass mug. There are red and gold Christmas ornaments, a small pine branch with red berries and a star anise on the wood tray that the festive chai latte is sitting on.

Ingredients for Christmas Morning Chai

  • Oregon Chai Tea Latte Concentrate (or your favorite brand)
  • Torani White Chocolate Sauce
  • Half and half
  • Whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)
  • Freshly grated nutmeg or cinnamon
An overhead picture of the three main ingredients needed to make a Christmas morning chai like Dutch Bros. There's a bowl of Oregon chai sitting in the center of a wooden Christmas tree shaped tray that has some red and gold ball ornaments strewn about. Next to the tray is a small bowl with Torani white chocolate sauce and another bowl with half and half. Each ingredients has a text label. The image has text overlay that reads, "Christmas Morning Chai."

Ingredient Notes

Oregon Chai: It has that perfect balance of cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and ginger. For a true Dutch Bros match, use Oregon Chai, but any good chai concentrate will do. Or make it ahead from scratch with my Homemade Chai Concentrate.

Torani White Chocolate Sauce: Smooth, sweet, and creamy. It blends beautifully with the chai’s spice and makes the drink taste just like Dutch Bros.

Half and Half: This ingredient makes it feel rich and luxurious. Milk works too, but half and half gives you that signature texture.

Whipped Cream: The Dutch Bros latte doesn’t come with a topping, but it’s often ordered with a “soft top,” which is essentially whipped cream whipped to soft peaks.

During the busy holiday season, and especially on Christmas morning, I like to keep it simple and use vanilla whipped cream from a can in the fridge. I love how it slowly melts into the hot drink.

Nutmeg or Cinnamon: A little sprinkle on top is the perfect finishing touch. I like to grate whole nutmeg or a cinnamon stick with a microplane for the best flavor and freshest aroma.

The three ingredients needed to make a homemade Dutch Bros Christmas Morning Chai in their packages. There's a small carton of half and half. A carton of Oregon Chai Tea Latte concentrate, and a bottle of Torani white chocolate sauce.

If eggnog chai is more your style, try my Iced Eggnog Chai Latte, another holiday favorite that’s rich, spiced, and perfect all season long.

A beautiful Christmas morning chai in a embellished glass mug with a gold spoon in it. The creamy hot drink which is light tan on the bottom with a white layer of whipped cream and nutmeg, is on a Christmas tree-shaped wooden tray that has red and gold ornaments and a pine needle decoration with red berries. There's also a whole nutmeg and a couple star anise. Behind the drink are some small Christmas tree decorations showing how perfect this cozy drink is for the holidays.

How to Make Christmas Morning Chai Latte at Home

Detailed recipe and instructions are in recipe card at bottom of post.

  1. Warm the chai. Pour the Oregon Chai concentrate into a small saucepan and warm over medium heat until steaming. Do not boil.
  2. Add white chocolate sauce. In your favorite holiday mug, add the Torani White Chocolate Sauce. Pour the warmed chai over the top and stir until smooth.
  3. Steam the half and half. Steam or froth the half and half until hot and creamy. A steam wand, electric frother, or even a small whisk all work great.
  4. Assemble and top. Pour the steamed half and half into the mug, spooning foam on top if desired. Finish with whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon or nutmeg.
A six-grid image showing the chai concentrate being heated up in a saucepan, then the drink progressively being assembled in the mug. First the white chocolate sauce goes in, hot chai is added, then stirred, then steamed half and half is poured in, and the chai is topped with whipped cream and nutmeg. Each step has a text label.
A Christmas Morning Chai made just like Dutch Bros at home. The holiday drink is in a glass mug surrounded by small red and gold Christmas ornaments and a couple star anise, a spice often found in chai.

Recipe Tips for the Perfect Holiday Chai

  • Use a 12 to 14 ounce mug to give the steamed milk and whipped cream plenty of room.
  • Don’t skip the topping. It’s what gives this latte that signature Dutch Bros soft top feel.
  • If you’re serving several mugs, you can warm the chai and half and half together on the stove and pour over the white chocolate right before serving.

White chocolate fans, don’t miss my Peppermint White Chocolate Coffee Creamer.

An overhead photo of the top of a Christmas morning chai. The dollop of whipped cream has melted some into a soft top like Dutch Bros, but you can still see swirls and bits of fresh nutmeg sprinkled on top. The drink is on a wood Christmas tree-shaped tray that has a few red and green Christmas ornaments on it. The drink looks very festive.

Variations

Iced Christmas Morning Chai (Dutch Bros Copycat)

To make an iced version, combine 1 ounce white chocolate sauce, ½ cup chai concentrate, and ½ cup half and half in a tall glass. Stir well before adding ice so everything blends easily.

Then fill the glass with ice and top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg or cinnamon. You can enjoy this iced Christmas chai all season long.

Dirty Christmas Chai

Need a caffeine boost? Add a shot or two of espresso to make a Dirty Christmas Chai. You can check out my Dirty Chai Latte recipe to learn more about this combo.

Extra Festive Touches

Top your drink with crushed candy cane for a peppermint crunch, or drizzle caramel sauce over the whipped cream. Both are delicious upgrades.

A layered warm and cozy Christmas morning chai in a glass mug with chai, white chocolate sauce and half and half on the bottom, and a thick top of semi-melted whip cream with nutmeg. There are some Christmas tree decorations and ornaments around the drink.

Want to turn any latte into a sugar cookie treat? Try my Sugar Cookie Syrup or Sugar Cookie Coffee Creamer.

Make a Big Batch of Christmas Chai for a Crowd

If you want to make a large batch of this Christmas Morning Chai for brunch or Christmas breakfast, pull out your slow cooker.

  • 1 quart (32 ounces) Oregon Chai
  • 1 quart (32 ounces) half and half
  • 1 cup Torani White Chocolate Sauce

Set to warm and stir occasionally. Add a few cinnamon sticks, cloves, or star anise to infuse more holiday flavor. Serve with mugs, whipped cream, crushed peppermint, and extra spices for topping.

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Christmas Morning Chai drink in a mug that's surrounded by colorful Chrismas decorations and small Christmas trees. This Dutch Bros copycat chail latte is holiday-ready with creamy whipped cream and nutmeg sprinkled on top.

Christmas Morning Chai (Dutch Bros)

Yield: 1 serving (12 ounces)
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Additional Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Wrap your hands around a warm and cozy Dutch Bros Christmas Morning Chai made right at home with Oregon Chai, Torani White Chocolate Sauce, and half and half. This creamy, spiced holiday latte comes together in minutes, sweet, festive, and full of Christmas cheer in every sip.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Oregon Chai Tea Latte Concentrate
  • ½ cup half and half
  • 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) Torani White Chocolate Sauce
  • Whipped cream
  • Freshly grated nutmeg or cinnamon

Instructions

    1. Warm chai concentrate in a small saucepan until steaming.
    2. Add white chocolate sauce to a 12–14 oz mug. Pour warm chai over top and stir to combine.
    3. Steam or froth half and half until hot and creamy.
    4. Pour steamed half and half into the mug, then top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg or cinnamon.

    Optional: Add espresso for a Dirty Christmas Chai, or make an iced version by stirring everything together before adding ice.

    Notes

    • Use a 12 to 14 ounce mug to give the steamed milk and whipped cream plenty of room.
    • Don’t skip the topping. It’s what gives this latte that signature Dutch Bros soft top feel.
    • If you’re serving several mugs, you can warm the chai and half and half together on the stove and pour over the white chocolate right before serving.
    • To make an Iced Christmas Morning Chai, combine 1 ounce white chocolate sauce, ½ cup chai concentrate, and ½ cup half and half in a tall glass. Stir well before adding ice so everything blends easily. Then fill the glass with ice and top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg or cinnamon.

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