Thai Iced Tea
This refreshing Thai iced tea is a popular sweet beverage, known for its distinctive orange color and creamy finish. It's made from strongly brewed black tea, sweetened with sugar and condensed milk, and topped with evaporated milk for richness.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 2 hr 15 min
- Serves
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 252 kcal
Allergen information: may contain milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 4 tbspblack tea, thai tea mix is preferred
- 2 cupwater
- 4 tbspgranulated sugar
- 4 tbspsweetened condensed milk
- 4 tbspevaporated milk
- 2 cupice
Equipment
saucepan · glasses · fine-mesh sieve · pitcher
The method
Step by step
- 1
Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan.
About 5 min
- 2
Remove the saucepan from heat and add the black tea. Stir well to ensure all the tea is submerged.
About 1 min
- 3
Let the tea steep for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to fully develop.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: For a stronger tea, you can steep for up to 10 minutes.
- 4
Strain the tea through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a heatproof pitcher or jar, discarding the tea leaves.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Ensure no tea leaves remain for a smooth drink.
- 5
Add the granulated sugar to the hot tea and stir until it is completely dissolved.
About 1 min
- 6
Stir in the sweetened condensed milk until fully combined.
About 1 min
- 7
Let the tea cool down to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until thoroughly chilled.
About 2 hr
Cook’s note: Chilling ensures the ice doesn't melt too quickly and dilute the flavor.
- 8
Fill two tall glasses with ice.
- 9
Pour the chilled tea over the ice in each glass.
- 10
Slowly pour the evaporated milk over the top of each glass of tea. It will create a beautiful layered effect.
Cook’s note: Do not stir the evaporated milk in immediately for the best presentation.
- 11
Serve immediately and stir before drinking.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 252.3kcal
- Protein
- 4.5g
- Carbs
- 49.6g
- Fat
- 3.9g
- Sugar
- 45g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover prepared tea (without ice or evaporated milk) in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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