Description
This Easy Thai Iced Tea recipe delivers the iconic flavor of Thailand in a chilled glass. Made with strong brewed black tea, rich spices, and creamy sweetened condensed milk, it’s the perfect drink to cool down with. Ideal for hot days or as a sweet finish to your favorite Thai meals.
Ingredients
4 cups water
4 Thai tea bags or 4 tablespoons Thai tea mix
2 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons evaporated milk or half-and-half
Ice cubes
Instructions
Boil the Water: In a saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
Steep the Tea: Add tea bags or loose tea and simmer for 3–5 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep for another 10 minutes.
Strain and Sweeten: Strain the tea into a pitcher. Stir in sugar while hot and let cool to room temperature or refrigerate.
Serve Over Ice: Fill a glass with ice. Pour tea in, leaving space for milk.
Add Creaminess: Drizzle with sweetened condensed milk and top with evaporated milk or half-and-half.
Mix and Enjoy: Stir gently and enjoy!
Notes
Adjust sweetness to your preference.
Use a Thai tea mix for authentic flavor (e.g., Pantai or Number One Brand).
For vegan version, substitute coconut milk and plant-based condensed milk.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage, Drink
- Method: Stovetop, Chilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (approx. 12 oz)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 50mg