Dutch Bros Strawberry Horchata Chai: Price, Calories & How to Order (2027)

The Strawberry Horchata Chai is one of the more unusual drinks on the Dutch Bros menu: it combines the cinnamon-spiced Horchata Chai with strawberry flavor for a sweet, fruity chai. It is listed as an iced drink in the official Dutch Bros nutrition guide and has a loyal following among chai fans who want something different. This guide covers its price, official nutrition, how it compares with other chais and how to order it.

Prices are typical U.S. figures before tax. For every chai on the menu, see Dutch Bros chai prices.

Strawberry Horchata Chai price

It is priced like other flavored chais. Swapping to oat or almond milk adds $0.50-$0.80, and adding Soft Top adds $0.50-$0.75.

Official calories, sugar and caffeine

Source: official Dutch Bros Nutritional Guide.

Like all chai, it is low in caffeine: about 20 to 35 mg depending on size, roughly a quarter of a medium latte. It is sweet, so sugar is the number to watch.

Strawberry Horchata vs other chais

Source: official Dutch Bros Nutritional Guide.

The Strawberry Horchata Chai sits in the middle of the chai range for calories, lighter than the Golden Eagle Chai but richer than the classic chai.

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What does it taste like?

Expect the warm cinnamon and vanilla notes of horchata-style chai with a sweet strawberry layer on top, a bit like strawberries and cream with spice. It is best iced, which is how it appears on the official menu.

How to order it

Ask for a "small, medium or large Strawberry Horchata Chai." Popular tweaks include half sweet for less sugar, oat milk for a dairy-free version, an espresso shot to make it "dirty" (adds $0.50-$1.25), or Soft Top for a creamier finish.

Who should try it

Chai fans who want something fruity, people who want a sweet drink with little caffeine, and anyone who enjoys horchata. If you prefer coffee, try a strawberry-flavored breve from the secret menu instead.

Price by size compared with other chai drinks

All flavored chais at Dutch Bros are priced in the same range, so choosing Strawberry Horchata does not cost more than a plain chai at most shops.

What is horchata?

Horchata is a traditional drink from Mexico and Spain. The Mexican version is usually made from rice, cinnamon and sugar, and sometimes milk or vanilla. At Dutch Bros, "horchata" is a flavor profile: a cinnamon-vanilla syrup that pairs naturally with spiced chai. Adding strawberry gives the drink a pink color and a fruity sweetness that balances the spice. If you enjoy horchata flavors, you can also ask for horchata syrup in a latte or breve.

Lighter ways to order it

The full drink is sweet, so here are a few ways to cut the sugar without losing the flavor:

• Order a small instead of a medium, which saves about a third of the calories.
• Ask for half sweet, which reduces the syrup.
• Skip Soft Top or drizzle if your shop adds it.
• Swap to almond milk, which is usually lower in calories than 2% milk.

Our calorie guide explains how each change affects the numbers.

Is it always on the menu?

The Strawberry Horchata Chai appears in the current official Dutch Bros nutrition guide as an iced chai, which suggests it is a regular item rather than a limited seasonal drink. Menus can still vary by shop, and Dutch Bros sometimes rotates chai flavors with the seasons, such as pumpkin chai in the fall. If your shop does not list it, ask for an iced chai with horchata and strawberry; most broistas can build it from regular syrups. For more seasonal chai ideas, see the fall menu.

Our verdict

The Strawberry Horchata Chai is one of the most distinctive drinks on the chai menu. It works best for people who already like sweet drinks and want something that is not coffee. The spice keeps it from tasting like a plain strawberry milk, and the low caffeine makes it a good afternoon or evening choice. If you find it too sweet, half sweet with oat milk is the most popular fix. If you want more of a kick, a dirty version with one or two espresso shots turns it into a full coffee-shop drink. And if you want something cold and fruity with no caffeine at all, try a strawberry lemonade instead.

Pairing it with food

The cinnamon and strawberry flavors go well with a muffin or a slice of banana bread from the Eats n' Sweets menu. A cake pop makes it a full dessert. For breakfast, a savory sandwich balances the sweetness better than a pastry.

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