Creamy Thai Iced Tea Recipe
A rich and creamy Thai tea recipe featuring strong brewed Thai tea leaves combined with sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk, served chilled over ice for a refreshing, authentic beverage experience. Perfect as a cool, sweet treat or accompaniment to spicy meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 18 minutes
- Yield: About 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Tea Base
- 90g Thai tea leaves (e.g., ChaTraMue)
- 1.5 litres boiling water
Milk Mixture
- 397g can sweetened condensed milk (or condensed coconut milk for a vegan option)
- 410g can evaporated milk (or oat milk)
To Serve
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Brew the Tea: Carefully whisk the Thai tea leaves into 1.5 litres of boiling water in a large heatproof bowl. Allow the mixture to steep for 8 minutes to fully extract the rich tea flavor.
- Strain the Tea: Set a sieve over a large jug and line it with muslin cloth. After steeping, carefully pour the tea through the muslin-lined sieve, squeezing gently to extract all the liquid and flavor, being cautious of the hot liquid.
- Mix the Milks: Whisk the sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk into the strained tea until well combined, creating a smooth, creamy mixture.
- Chill the Tea: Place the mixed tea in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and serve refreshingly cold.
- Serve: Fill serving glasses or a jug with ice cubes, pour the chilled Thai tea over the ice, and enjoy immediately using reusable straws for an authentic experience.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute condensed coconut milk and oat milk for the condensed milk and evaporated milk respectively.
- Use good quality Thai tea leaves like ChaTraMue to achieve the authentic flavor and color.
- Be careful when straining to avoid burns from hot liquid.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of condensed milk if preferred.
- Serve with reusable straws to reduce waste and enhance presentation.
Keywords: Thai tea, iced tea, Thai beverage, creamy tea, traditional Thai drink
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