Tim Hortons iced latte vs iced coffee comparison

Tim Hortons Iced Lattes: Menu, Prices, Calories and Flavours

Tim Hortons iced lattes are the cold espresso option on the Tims menu, made with fresh espresso, milk and ice. You can keep it simple with an Original or Unsweetened Iced Latte, go sweeter with Vanilla, Brown Sugar or Mocha, or skip the espresso altogether with an Iced Chai Latte.

In this guide I cover every iced latte on the Canadian menu with starting prices and calories, the flavours worth trying, how Tims makes them now, how much sugar and caffeine to expect, and how an iced latte compares with iced coffee and an Iced Capp. Prices come from recent Canadian menu listings and change by province and restaurant.

What Is an Iced Latte at Tim Hortons?

An iced latte at Tims is espresso poured over ice with cold milk. The espresso is made from 100% Arabica beans, and you can swap the milk for a dairy alternative like oat milk at most locations. Flavoured versions add a syrup such as vanilla, brown sugar or mocha, while the Unsweetened Iced Latte keeps it to just espresso and milk.

Since April 16, 2025, Tims staff whip the espresso, along with any syrup, before pouring it over the milk. That is why newer iced lattes have a light foam layer on top. Nothing new is added to the drink, it is only a different preparation step. If you prefer the older style, you can ask for the espresso not to be whipped.

Tim Hortons Iced Lattes Menu With Prices

Classic Iced Lattes

These are the simplest iced lattes on the menu, with the lowest starting prices. The Iced Chai Latte is tea based instead of espresso based, but it sits in the same price range.

Original Iced Latte

Original Iced Latte

🏷️ $3.19 • 137 Cals

Unsweetened Iced Latte

Unsweetened Iced Latte

🏷️ $3.19 • 51 Cals

Iced Chai Latte

Iced Chai Latte

🏷️ $3.29 • 119 Cals

Flavoured Iced Lattes

The flavoured iced lattes add a syrup to the espresso and milk. They all start at the same price, but the calories change with the flavour.

Brown Sugar Iced Latte

Brown Sugar Iced Latte

🏷️ $3.69 • 233 Cals

Vanilla-Iced-Latte

Vanilla Iced Latte

🏷️ $3.69 • 230 Cals

Mocha Iced Latte

Mocha Iced Latte

🏷️ $3.69 • 181 Cals

Tim Hortons Iced Latte Flavours Explained

Tim Hortons iced latte flavours with prices and calories

Tim Hortons iced lattes come in several flavours, each with its own personality. Here is a quick look at what to expect from each one:

Iced Latte

Taste

Best For

Original

Mild espresso with lightly sweet milk

A balanced everyday iced latte

Unsweetened

Espresso and milk only, no syrup

The lowest calorie choice

Vanilla

Smooth, sweet and creamy

People who like a sweeter latte

Brown Sugar

Rich with caramel style notes

A deeper, dessert like flavour

Mocha

Chocolate and espresso

Chocolate lovers

Iced Chai

Spiced black tea with milk

Anyone who wants a break from espresso

Vanilla Iced Latte

The Vanilla Iced Latte is one of the most popular orders, and many Tims regulars call it their go to cold drink. It is sweet and creamy, so if you find it too sweet, ask for fewer pumps of syrup or switch to sugar free vanilla where it is offered.

Brown Sugar Iced Latte

The Brown Sugar Iced Latte has a richer, warmer flavour than vanilla, with caramelized notes that pair well with the espresso. Fans on Reddit often recommend it with oat milk. It is still listed on the current Canadian menu, so it has not been discontinued.

Mocha Iced Latte

The Mocha Iced Latte blends chocolate syrup with espresso and milk. At 181 Cals to start, it is lighter than the Vanilla and Brown Sugar versions while still feeling like a treat.

Iced Chai Latte

The Iced Chai Latte uses a spiced black tea concentrate instead of espresso. It has warm cinnamon and ginger notes and a little caffeine from the black tea, which makes it a good pick if you want something gentler than coffee.

Other Iced Latte Options at Tims

Tims also sells Protein Iced Lattes made with a high protein dairy beverage. The Caramel Churro and Pumpkin Spice iced lattes appear as seasonal flavours, and the Iced Matcha Latte is a separate tea option.

Tim Hortons Iced Latte Calories and Sugar

Tim Hortons iced latte calories by flavour

Calories in Tim Hortons iced lattes depend mostly on the syrup. Here are the starting calories for each iced latte from recent Canadian listings:

Iced Latte

Starting Calories

Unsweetened Iced Latte

51

Iced Chai Latte

119

Original Iced Latte

137

Mocha Iced Latte

181

Vanilla Iced Latte

230

Brown Sugar Iced Latte

233

The Unsweetened Iced Latte is the clear winner if you are counting calories. Its sugar comes only from the milk, at roughly 9 to 13 grams depending on size. The Vanilla, Brown Sugar and Iced Chai lattes have added sugar from syrup or chai concentrate, so they carry the most sugar. Larger sizes, extra syrup pumps and cream all push the numbers higher.

How Much Caffeine Is in a Tims Iced Latte?

The caffeine in an iced latte comes from the espresso shots, so the amount rises with the size and with any extra shot you add. Flavoured iced lattes like Vanilla and Brown Sugar have the same espresso as the Original, so the syrup does not change the caffeine. The Iced Chai Latte has less caffeine because it uses black tea instead of espresso.

If you want a stronger drink, ask for an extra espresso shot. If you want less caffeine, note that some locations no longer carry decaf espresso, so a decaf iced latte is not available everywhere.

Iced Latte vs Iced Coffee at Tim Hortons

Tim Hortons iced latte vs iced coffee comparison

People mix these two up all the time, but they are built differently:

Feature

Iced Latte

Iced Coffee

Base

Espresso

Brewed coffee

Milk

Mostly milk

Cream or milk added to taste

Taste

Smooth and creamy

Stronger and more coffee forward

Foam

Light foam from whipped espresso

No foam

Choose an iced latte if you like a creamy, milky drink, and choose iced coffee if you want a bolder coffee taste. You can compare every coffee in my Tim Hortons coffee menu guide.

Iced Latte vs Iced Capp

An iced latte is espresso and milk poured over ice, so it stays light and drinkable. An Iced Capp is a blended frozen drink made with coffee and cream, which makes it thicker, colder and usually higher in calories. If you want a frozen treat, the Tim Hortons Iced Capp is the better pick. If you want a coffee you can sip through the afternoon, go with an iced latte.

How to Customize Your Iced Latte

Tims lets you adjust almost every part of your iced latte. You can swap regular milk for oat or another dairy alternative, ask for fewer syrup pumps, add an extra espresso shot, or switch to sugar free vanilla. You can also ask staff not to whip the espresso if you dislike the foam.

One change many regulars have noticed is that light ice requests for iced lattes are being turned down at some locations. Policies vary by restaurant, so it is worth asking at your local Tims.

What to Pair With an Iced Latte

An iced latte goes well with almost anything on the bakery shelf. I like a Vanilla Iced Latte with a donut from the Tim Hortons donuts menu or a box of Timbits. For a morning order, an Unsweetened Iced Latte with a sandwich from the Tim Hortons breakfast menu keeps the sugar low. For every other cold drink, see the Tim Hortons drinks menu.

Final Thoughts

Tim Hortons iced lattes cover a lot of ground for a small price. The Original and Unsweetened start at $3.19, the Vanilla, Brown Sugar and Mocha start at $3.69, and the Iced Chai Latte gives you a tea based option. Pick the Unsweetened Iced Latte for the fewest calories, Vanilla or Brown Sugar for a sweeter treat, and ask for an extra shot if you need more caffeine. For everything else Tims serves, see the full Tim Hortons menu. If you want more protein in your latte, see my Tim Hortons Protein Latte guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tims makes an iced latte by pouring espresso over cold milk and ice. Since April 2025, staff whip the espresso with any syrup first, which creates a light foam on top. No new ingredients were added, only the preparation step changed. You can ask for your espresso not to be whipped if you prefer the older style.

An iced latte is made with espresso and mostly milk, so it tastes smooth and creamy. Iced coffee uses brewed coffee with cream or milk added, which gives it a stronger coffee flavour. The iced latte also has a light foam on top from the whipped espresso. Iced coffee has no foam.

It depends on the flavour. The Unsweetened Iced Latte has only the natural sugar from milk, around 9 to 13 grams depending on size. The Vanilla and Brown Sugar versions add syrup, so they have much more sugar. Asking for fewer pumps is an easy way to cut it down.

The caffeine comes from the espresso, so it depends on the size and the number of shots. Flavoured versions have the same espresso as the Original, so the syrup does not change the caffeine. The Iced Chai Latte has less because it uses black tea. You can add an extra shot for a stronger drink.

The Original and Unsweetened Iced Lattes start at $3.19 on a recent Canadian listing. The Iced Chai Latte starts at $3.29. Vanilla, Brown Sugar and Mocha start at $3.69. Prices vary by province, restaurant and size.

The Original Iced Latte starts at 137 calories. The Unsweetened version starts at just 51 calories, while Vanilla starts at 230 and Brown Sugar at 233. Larger sizes, extra syrup and cream add more.

No. The Brown Sugar Iced Latte is still on the current Canadian menu with a starting price of $3.69. Availability can vary at some restaurants, so check your local Tims if you cannot find it. Many fans recommend it with oat milk.

Yes. The Vanilla Iced Latte is made with vanilla syrup, which adds sugar on top of the natural sugar in the milk. It starts at 230 calories. For less sugar, ask for sugar free vanilla or fewer pumps.

Not everywhere. Some Tims locations no longer carry decaf espresso, which means they cannot make a decaf iced latte. Restaurants are still required to carry decaf coffee, so a decaf iced coffee may be an option. Ask your local Tims before ordering.

No. An iced latte is espresso and milk poured over ice. An Iced Capp is a blended frozen drink made with coffee and cream. The Iced Capp is thicker and usually higher in calories.

Jordan Ellis

Jordan Ellis

Hi, I’m Jordan. I started this site because finding current Tim Hortons prices online was harder than it should be, and most menu pages I came across were years out of date. I check prices against the official Tim Hortons app and website, and I keep every page updated whenever prices, sizes, or items change. If something doesn’t match what you’re seeing at your local store, message me through the contact page, and I’ll look into it.

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