Dutch Bros Chai Prices, Flavors & Calories (2027)

Chai is the cozy, spiced option on the Dutch Bros menu: black tea brewed with warm spices, mixed with milk and served hot or iced. The official menu invites you to "chai it your way," and there are several signature versions, from the classic chai to the Golden Eagle Chai and Horchata Chai. Chai is also a smart pick if you want a sweet, creamy drink with much less caffeine than coffee. This guide covers typical prices, every chai on the official menu, nutrition from the Dutch Bros guide and the best ways to order.

Prices are typical U.S. figures before tax. Check your stand in the Dutch Bros app. For other tea, see iced tea prices.

Dutch Bros chai prices

2026 reports put chai between $3.50-$4.49 for a small and $5.25-$5.99 for a large. Seasonal chais, such as Caramel Pumpkin Brûlée Chai and Cookie Butter Chai, are often priced slightly higher.

Every chai with official nutrition

Source: official Dutch Bros Nutritional Guide.

The classic chai is the lightest at 230 calories for a medium iced. Flavored chais add 80 to 210 calories. The Golden Eagle Chai, made as a breve with half-and-half, is the richest. Dutch Bros describes it as chai tea with vanilla and caramel breve and caramel drizzle.

Chai caffeine by size

Chai uses black tea, so it has some caffeine, but far less than coffee.

Source: official Dutch Bros Nutritional Guide.

A medium chai has 25 to 35 mg, about a third of the 95 mg in a medium latte. If you want more, order it "dirty" with an espresso shot for $0.50-$1.25. If you want none, try a hot cocoa instead.

Seasonal chais

Fall brings several limited-time chais. The official guide lists Caramel Pumpkin Brûlée Chai, Cookie Butter Chai and Cherry Pie Chai. They are richer than the classic chai: a medium iced Caramel Pumpkin Brûlée Chai has 550 calories and a medium iced Cookie Butter Chai 600. See the Dutch Bros fall menu for availability and prices.

Related Dutch Bros Fall Menu: Caramel Pumpkin Brûlée, Cookie Butter & Autumn Berry (2027)

Best ways to order chai

• Iced Golden Eagle Chai for the signature caramel-vanilla taste with low caffeine.
• Hot Horchata Chai for cinnamon warmth on a cold day.
• Dirty Vanilla Chai (add a shot) for chai flavor with a coffee kick.
• Chai with oat milk ($0.50-$0.80) for a creamy dairy-free version. See dairy-free options.
• Half-sweet classic chai to cut sugar.

Chai vs latte

Chai is sweeter and lower in caffeine; a latte is stronger and less sugary. Choose based on whether you want spice or coffee. See latte prices.

Is Dutch Bros chai worth it?

At about $4.95 for a medium, chai is priced a little below the signature coffees and delivers a sweet, creamy drink with gentle caffeine. It is a great afternoon or evening choice and a comforting winter drink. If sugar is a concern, ask for half sweet, since even the classic chai has 41 g of sugar in a medium iced.

How Dutch Bros chai is made

Dutch Bros chai starts with a spiced black tea concentrate, which is mixed with milk and served hot, iced or blended. The spices give it cinnamon, clove and cardamom notes, and the concentrate is sweetened, which is why even the classic chai has 41 g of sugar in a medium iced. Flavored chais add a syrup on top: vanilla, white chocolate, horchata (cinnamon and vanilla style) or the Golden Eagle's vanilla and caramel. The Golden Eagle Chai is made as a breve with half-and-half, which explains its higher calories.

Chai sizes and cups

Hot chai comes in 12, 16 and 20 oz cups, and iced chai in 16, 24 and 32 oz cups, the same as coffee. At about $5.75 for a large, iced chai is good value per ounce. If you want the full spice flavor, hot is more concentrated because there is no ice.

Chai for different needs

Chai is one of the best drinks at Dutch Bros for anyone cutting back on caffeine but not ready to give it up. With 20 to 45 mg per drink, it has less caffeine than a cup of tea at many coffee shops and about a quarter of a medium cold brew. It is also a good choice later in the day. If you are avoiding dairy, order it with oat milk for $0.50-$0.80. If you want a lighter drink, order the classic chai half sweet, which keeps the spice while cutting sugar.

Chai vs Golden Eagle coffee

People often choose between the Golden Eagle Chai and the regular Golden Eagle. Both share vanilla and caramel, but the chai version replaces espresso with spiced tea. A medium iced Golden Eagle Chai has 440 calories and 25 mg of caffeine, while a medium iced Golden Eagle coffee has 460 calories and 95 mg. Choose the chai if you want the flavor without the jolt.

Strawberry Horchata Chai

One of the more unusual chais on the menu is the Strawberry Horchata Chai, a cinnamon-vanilla horchata chai with strawberry. It is priced like other chais. Read our full Strawberry Horchata Chai guide for official calories and ordering tips.

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