Best 4 Cha Yen Cold Thai Tea Recipes
**Cha Yen (Cold Thai Tea): A Refreshing Taste of Thailand**
Quench your thirst and satisfy your sweet tooth with Cha Yen, a beloved Thai iced tea that captures the essence of Thailand's vibrant culinary scene. This delightful beverage combines the robust flavor of black tea, the aromatic sweetness of spices, and the creaminess of condensed milk, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will transport your taste buds to the heart of Thailand. Whether you're seeking a refreshing drink to beat the heat, a sweet treat to satisfy your cravings, or a taste of authentic Thai culture, Cha Yen is the perfect choice. This article presents a collection of Cha Yen recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic drink. From the traditional method using aromatic Thai tea leaves to variations that incorporate alternative tea blends and flavors, these recipes cater to diverse preferences and skill levels. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary journey to experience the irresistible allure of Cha Yen.
CHA YEN
In America's Thai restaurants, this cool, sweet treat converts many a timid first-timer to a Thai food fanatic on the spot. Cha Yen or "cold tea" is made form a special Thai blend of chopped black tea leaves flavored and perfumed with star anise, cinnamon, vanilla, and other sweet spices. A little food coloring gives it it's signature terra-cotta hue. It is sold in Asian markets in 1-pound bags, usually labeled Thai tea or cha Thai. In Thailand, it is only served cold and supersweet, crowned with a luxurious cloud of evaporated milk floating on the ice. Thais like their tea very sweet. But you can decrease the amount of syrup to taste. The tea-syrup mixture will keep in the refrigerator for 1 week.
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a rolling boil, and place a heatproof 1-quart pitcher in the sink. When the water boils, add the tea and remove the pan from the heat. The tea will float to the top until you stir gently to coax it into the water. When all of the tea leaves are wet, let it steep for 3 minutes.
- Pour the contents of the saucepan into the pitcher, and don't worry if the dregs are left behind. Pour the tea back and forth between the pitcher and the saucepan 7 times as it becomes darker and stronger, ending up with the tea in the saucepan. Rinse out the pitcher and strain the tea through a coffee filter back into the pitcher. Add the syrup and stir to dissolve. Cool to room temperature, cover and chill until serving time.
- To serve, fill tall glasses with crushed iced. Add 3/4 cup of the chilled Thai tea per glass. Top off each glass with 3 to 4 tablespoons evaporated milk. Serve as the milk cascades over the ice and swirls into the tea.
- Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to maintain an active simmer and cook until liquid has thickened and colored slightly, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature.
- Pour the cooled syrup into a jar with a tight-fitting lid, cover, and store at room temperature for 1 week, or in the refrigerator for several weeks.
THAI ICED TEA RECIPE (CHA YEN) - AUTHENTIC THAI STREET FOOD STYLE!
There are few things on the streets of Thailand more refreshing than a Thai style iced tea. After the tea is brewed, it's mixed with sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk to make it creamy, rich, and sweet. Cha yen, as it's known in Thai, is famous at Thai restaurants around the world, it makes for a wonderful refreshing beverage. Watch the video recipe here.
Provided by Mark Wiens (eatingthaifood.com)
Categories Drinks
Time 6m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- First step is to boil water, I'm just using a pot, but you could use a water boiler or microwave
- Take your tea sock and add about 1 tablespoon of black Thai tea. It's then easiest to put your tea sock into a bowl or big cup in order to steep the tea.
- Pour 1 cup of boiling water into the tea sock, and push it in and out to steep the tea and extract all that flavr. Steep the tea for a few minutes until it turns nice and dark in color.
- Taking a new cup, pour in 1 glass of hot tea
- Add 2 teaspoons of sugar, 2 teaspoons of sweetened condensed milk, and give it a nice stir
- Then add 2 teaspoons of evaporated milk, and continue to stir the tea until everything is fully mixed in
- Optional - A good Thai iced tea should have a little froth or some bubbles on top, so take 2 pitchers, and pour the tea from one to the other, with a bit of elevation. You could do this in a different way too, but it's pretty fun!
- Take a cup and fill it all the way to the top with crushed ice
- Gentry pour your hot tea mixture over the cup of ice
- To give your Thai iced tea a final creamy touch, drizzle on some more evaporated milk onto the top of your cup
- Add a straw, and you're ready to start slurping it down!
THAI ICED TEA (CHA YEN)
A drink that is starting to gain popularity. Almost like a latte but made with tea. My husband loves this.
Provided by metzstar
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Thai
Time 20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat and add black tea; let steep about 10 minutes or to desired strength.
- Strain tea into a container and discard leaves. Add sugar and evaporated milk; stir until sugar is dissolved.
- Fill 2 glasses with ice. Pour tea over ice. Top each glass with 1 1/2 teaspoon milk.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31.8 g, Cholesterol 9.7 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 41.8 mg, Sugar 31.6 g
CHA YEN - COLD THAI TEA
One day on my lunch break, I was reading the Wall Street Journal and they were featuring a piece about Nestle's products around the world. Apparently, in Asia, sweetened condensed milk is used like a condiment - and Nestle sells it in a squeeze bottle to use on things like toast... and this tea! Went online to find a recipe for this Thai tea and found it on thaitable.com. Thai tea is orange and can be found at a Thai grocer "Thai chai."
Provided by ThatSouthernBelle
Categories Beverages
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Add sugar and sweet condensed milk together in a cup.
- Place a tea sock or cheese cloth directly above the glass with the sugar mixture in it.
- Add the tea to the top of the sock or cheese cloth.
- Pour hot water over the tea.
- Set the tea sock aside.
- Stir until the sugar and sweet condensed milk are dissolved.
- Add ice and top the tea with milk. (Reduce sugar and condensed milk by half if you want to drink it hot.).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.4, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 7.2, Sodium 31.5, Carbohydrate 23.2, Sugar 23, Protein 1.7
Tips:
- To make the tea, use a strong black tea, such as Assam or Ceylon.
- You can use regular granulated sugar or coconut sugar in this recipe.
- If you don't have evaporated milk, you can use regular milk or creamer.
- To make the tea ahead of time, brew it and let it cool completely. Then, store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serve the tea over ice or chilled.
- Garnish the tea with a sprinkle of ground cardamom or cinnamon.
Conclusion:
Cha yen, or Thai iced tea, is a delicious and refreshing drink that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like it sweet or savory, this recipe provides all the necessary steps to create a delicious cup of Thai iced tea. So, gather your ingredients, follow the instructions, and enjoy this delightful beverage!
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