Refreshing, creamy, and spiced-this homemade Thai Iced Tea is the perfect drink for summer or after a spicy meal!
This easy Thai iced tea recipe is a blend of different recipes. Feel free to adjust the spices to make it your own!
Thai Iced Tea Recipe Ingredients
- 6 cups water
- 8 black tea bags
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 star anise
- 1 vanilla bean (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon cardamom (optional)
- Sweetened Condensed Milk (Or dairy or dairy alternative of your choosing)
How to make Thai tea concentrate
- Bring 6 cups of water to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan.
- Once boiling, turn off the heat and add the black tea bags, star anise, vanilla bean, cinnamon sticks, ground cloves, and cardamom (if using).
- Steep the tea and spices for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer lined with a coffee filter to remove all spices and tea leaves.
- Let the tea concentrate cool completely, then transfer it to a jar or bottle and refrigerate for up to a week.
How to make Thai iced tea
Make the Thai tea concentrate:
- Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
- Turn off the heat and add tea bags, star anise, vanilla bean, cinnamon sticks, ground cloves, and cardamom.
- Steep for 15 minutes, then strain through a coffee filter-lined mesh strainer.
- Cool completely and refrigerate for up to a week.
Assemble the Thai iced tea:
- Fill a glass ¾ full with the chilled Thai tea concentrate.
- Add 2 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk (or your preferred dairy or dairy-free alternative).
- Stir gently to combine, or layer the milk for a visually appealing effect.
- Add ice cubes or crushed ice, and enjoy immediately!
Make Ahead Tip
The tea concentrate keeps in the fridge for up to a week.
Chef Tips
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less condensed milk.
- Use dairy-free milk like coconut or almond milk for a vegan version.
Easy Thai Iced Tea Recipe (Cha Yen) - Creamy & Refreshing
This is an easy Thai Iced tea recipe with warm and spicy flavors with a swirl of creamy sweetness.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
servings6
Ingredients
- 6 Cups Water
- 8 Black Tea Bags
- ½ Cup Sugar
- 2 Star Anise
- 1 Vanilla Bean
- 2 Cinnamon Sticks
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Cloves
- 1 Teaspoon Cardamom optional
- Sweetened Condensed Milk Or dairy or dairy alternative of your choosing
Instructions
- How to make Thai tea concentrate
- Bring the water to a rolling boil and turn off the heat.
- Steep the tea bags and spices in the boiled water for 15 minutes.
- Strain the spices out of the tea using mesh strainer lined with a coffee filter to separate out the spices.
- Cool the tea completely and store the tea concentrate in the refrigerator for up to a week.
How to make Thai iced tea:
- Pour your Thai Ice Tea base to fill the glass until it is ¾ full. (or is it ¼ empty? )
- Top the tea with 2 large tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk. I like to watch it sink to the bottom of the glass and see the lovely trails of milky deliciousness as it falls.
- Stir to combine and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 19mg | Sugar: 20g
Notes
- If you would like the have your tea sweeter, add another spoonful of sweetened condensed milk.
- Other options for adding milk to your tea would be heavy cream, whole milk, coconut milk or almond milk. You may have to adjust your sweetness if you opt for one of these ingredients.
- It is best to let the tea cool completely before mixing the tea with the sweetened condensed milk. But if you are like me, and want your delicious drink NOW fill a glass half full with crushed ice.
published March 31. 2017
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Sarah Mock is a classically trained Chef and graduate of Johnson & Wales University. A culinary blogger for 16 years Sarah helps the home cook prepare her recipes with professional results.
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