Hello Kittys ♡
Welcome to my kitchen, where Thai drinks are easy, fun, and full of flavor. Today I’m sharing a refreshing Thai classic 🇹🇭, Thai Iced Tea (ชาไทย / Cha Thai)! This vibrant orange drink blends strong black tea with spices, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk for a creamy, sweet, and lightly spiced flavor. Perfect for hot days or as a café-style treat at home.
What Is Thai Iced Tea?
Thai Iced Tea (ชาไทย) is:
• A sweet, creamy iced tea with a vibrant orange color
• Traditionally made with strong black tea, star anise, and cardamom
• Served over ice with sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk
• Refreshing, slightly spiced, and indulgent
Unlike regular iced tea, Thai Iced Tea is creamy, rich, and aromatic, making it a favorite in Thai cafés around the world.
𐙚 This is a short recipe for the Thai Iced Tea, but below these pins, you can find a full, explained recipe just for you!
♡ Now, let’s make Thai Iced Tea Kitty’s ! :
• Brew: 5–7 mins
• Assemble: 2–3 mins
• Total: ~10 mins
• Servings: 2
Ingredients (2 servings)
Tea base:
• 4 tbsp Thai tea mix (or strong black tea + star anise, optional cardamom)
• 2 cups water
• 3–4 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
Creamy topping:
• 4 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
• 2–4 tbsp evaporated milk (or whole milk)
To serve:
• Ice cubes
How to Make Thai Iced Tea (Step-by-Step)
♡ Step 1 – Brew the Tea (5–7 mins) :
1. Boil 2 cups water in a pot.
2. Add Thai tea leaves and optional spices (star anise, crushed cardamom).
3. Simmer for 3–5 mins until strong and aromatic.
♡ Step 2 – Sweeten & Strain (2–3 mins) :
1. Remove from heat and strain tea into a jug.
2. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Let cool slightly.
♡ Step 3 – Serve Over Ice (2 mins) :
1. Fill glasses with ice cubes.
2. Pour brewed tea over ice until glass is about 2/3 full.
3. Add 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk per glass, then a splash of evaporated milk.
4. Stir gently to combine, creating a creamy, layered effect.
Tips for Perfect Thai Iced Tea
• Adjust sugar and milk to taste, some like it sweeter or creamier
• Brew tea strong, it will be diluted slightly by ice
• For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or vanilla
Nutrition (per serving – approx.)
• Calories: ~180 kcal
• Protein: ~4 g
• Carbs: ~30 g (mainly from sugar & condensed milk)
• Fat: ~6 g (from condensed/evaporated milk)
Nutri-Score: C (treat beverage, moderate sugar)
Thai Iced Tea (ชาไทย) is sweet, creamy, and full of character, a perfect homemade café-style drink to refresh yourself anytime!
More dreamy world recipes coming soon ✨
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