Best 14 Thai Iced Tea Recipes

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Embark on a refreshing journey to the heart of Thailand with our authentic Thai Iced Tea recipe. Known as "Cha Yen" in Thai, this beverage has captivated taste buds worldwide with its vibrant orange hue and sweet, creamy flavor. Originating from Thailand's bustling streets, Thai Iced Tea has become an iconic symbol of Thai cuisine.

Our comprehensive guide provides two irresistible variations: the classic Thai Iced Tea and the Thai Iced Tea with Boba. Both recipes are meticulously crafted with detailed instructions, ensuring that you can recreate this beloved beverage in the comfort of your own home. We'll introduce you to the unique ingredients and brewing techniques that bring this delightful drink to life.

For the classic Thai Iced Tea, we'll guide you through the process of steeping aromatic tea leaves, balancing the sweetness with condensed milk, and adding a splash of evaporated milk for a rich and creamy texture. The result is a harmonious blend of flavors that will transport you to the vibrant streets of Thailand.

If you're craving a more texturally exciting experience, our Thai Iced Tea with Boba recipe will satisfy your desires. We'll show you how to prepare chewy tapioca pearls, also known as boba, and incorporate them into your Thai Iced Tea for a fun and satisfying twist. The combination of smooth tea, creamy milk, and springy boba creates a delightful symphony of textures that will leave you craving more.

Whether you prefer the classic simplicity of Thai Iced Tea or the playful indulgence of Thai Iced Tea with Boba, our recipes will guide you every step of the way. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on a culinary adventure to the heart of Thailand.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

THAI ICED TEA



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You can always find this creamy, bitter, super-sweet energizing drink at your favorite Thai restaurants. But now you can enjoy it at home as well! Perfect for backyard BBQs. Serve with a straw!

Provided by Rob Bracco

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 ½ cups water
4 tea bags black tea
4 teaspoons white sugar
¼ cup sweetened condensed milk, divided
¼ cup half-and-half, divided

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a kettle; remove from heat. Add tea bags and steep for 5 minutes; remove tea bags.
  • Stir sugar into tea until dissolved. Cool to room temperature.
  • Fill 4 glasses with ice; pour tea into each glass until almost full. Stir 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk into each glass. Float 1 tablespoon half-and-half atop the iced tea.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 12.1 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 38.5 mg, Sugar 14.6 g

THAI SWEET ICED TEA



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A delicious Thai iced tea for a refreshing afternoon.

Provided by Gigi

Time 2h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups water
1 cup Thai tea leaves
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon crushed cardamom pods
¼ teaspoon crushed cloves
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 ¼ cups white sugar
1 cup half-and-half, or to taste
crushed ice, as needed

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in tea leaves, vanilla extract, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon. Cover and remove from the heat. Let steep for 15 minutes.
  • Pour tea through a fine mesh strainer; discard tea leaves. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • Fill glasses with crushed ice. Pour tea into glasses and top with half-and-half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.6 calories, Carbohydrate 44.1 g, Cholesterol 14.9 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 27.7 mg, Sugar 42 g

AUTHENTIC THAI ICED TEA



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This is the perfect Thai iced tea recipe! Find Thai tea leaves at any Asian market. It's so easy to make this refreshing drink...be careful, you may become critical of your favorite Thai restaurant's concoction because you can do it better. Some Thai tea mixes have food coloring in them to make them bright orange and some are labeled as "Thai tea powder", so making it from scratch gives you the best flavor.

Provided by Diana71

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 3h45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons Thai tea leaves, or more to taste
4 cups water
⅔ cup white sugar, or to taste
½ cup coconut milk

Steps:

  • Place tea leaves in a tea filter bag and secure.
  • Pour water into a pot and bring to a boil. Add tea bag and sugar. Return to a boil and stir until sugar has dissolved, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow tea to steep for 30 minutes.
  • Discard tea bag. Let tea cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours, or overnight.
  • Fill 2 glasses 2/3 full of chilled tea. Slowly pour 1/4 cup coconut milk into each glass.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.5 calories, Carbohydrate 68.3 g, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 22.9 mg, Sugar 66.6 g

SPICED THAI ICED TEA



Spiced Thai Iced Tea image

Similar to the Thai iced tea served in Thai restaurants made with red rooibos or orange black tea. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.

Provided by musicianamanda

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 2h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 cups water
¼ cup white sugar
5 pods star anise
1 cinnamon stick
4 pods cardamom, crushed
8 red rooibos tea bags
¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
ice

Steps:

  • Place water, sugar, star anise, cinnamon stick, and cardamom in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add tea bags. Let tea steep and cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
  • Remove tea bags and strain out whole spices; discard. Whisk in condensed milk. Pour into a large pitcher and refrigerate until flavors combine, at least 1 hour.
  • Fill 4 glasses with ice. Serve tea over ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.4 calories, Carbohydrate 48.2 g, Cholesterol 19.5 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 82 mg, Sugar 43.7 g

THAI ICED TEA



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Thai red tea leaves are blended with star anise, cinnamon and vanilla. The steeped tea then is flavored with sugar and, after being cooled, is mixed with cream and often condensed milk for a refreshing creamy drink

Provided by Food Network

Categories     beverage

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 drinks

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 cups water
1 cup Thai tea
3/4 cup sugar
6 tablespoons cream
6 tablespoons condensed milk

Steps:

  • In a kettle, bring the water to a boil. Place the tea in a teapot or glass container. Pour the water over the tea and let steep until bright orange in color, 3 to 5 minutes. Strain into a clean container, such as a pitcher (or, if in tea bags, remove the bags). Add sugar and stir to dissolve. Let cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Fill 6 tall glasses with crushed ice and add tea to 3/4 full. Add 1 tablespoon cream and 1 tablespoon condensed milk to each glass.
  • Serve with iced-tea spoon so guests can swirl the mixture themselves.

CHA YEN (THAI ICED TEA)



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This homemade Thai iced tea gets its complex flavor from black tea, rooibos tea, star anise and cloves, and its sweetness from condensed milk. Adapted from the cookbook "Bangkok" by Leela Punyaratabandhu, this version is hardly typical: Most Thai iced tea sold on the streets of Bangkok - or in Thai restaurants stateside - contains an immoderate amount of sweetened condensed milk and uses a store-bought mix, which contains food coloring. The tea blend used here is intense on its own, but mellowed by ice and milk. Chill the tea fully before pouring it over ice so its flavors don't get diluted.

Provided by Alexa Weibel

Categories     non-alcoholic drinks

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons loose red rooibos tea leaves (or the contents of 10 rooibos tea bags)
3 tablespoons loose black tea leaves (or the contents of 7 black tea bags)
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
10 star anise pods, broken into pieces or roughly chopped
10 whole cloves
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Ice, for serving

Steps:

  • Add 4 cups water to a medium saucepan. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. Add rooibos tea, black tea, sugar, star anise and cloves; cover and let steep, 10 minutes. Strain tea, pressing on tea leaves and spices to extract as much liquid as possible, then discarding solids. Refrigerate tea until chilled, at least 1 hour.
  • In a measuring glass, stir together the half-and-half, condensed milk and vanilla extract.
  • Fill a pint glass with ice. Add 3/4 cup tea mixture and top with about 2½ tablespoons condensed milk mixture. Serve immediately.

TRADITIONAL THAI ICED TEA WITH STAR ANISE



Traditional Thai Iced Tea With Star Anise image

I found this derink on Chow & it says that it is very refreshing. I haven't tried it yet but am looking forward to trying this summer (if we have one here in the UK!). Time to make doesn't include chilling time.

Provided by Um Safia

Categories     Beverages

Time 15m

Yield 1/2 gallon

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 star anise pods, finely crushed
1 teaspoon orange blossom water
1 vanilla pod (or 1 tablespoon vanilla extract)
1 pinch ground cloves
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1/2 cup loose chinese black tea leaves
1 cup granulated sugar
3 drops red food coloring (optional)
half-and-half or sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • Bring 1/2 gallon of cold water to a boil. Add 8 finely crushed star anise pods, 1 teaspoon orange blossom water, the scrapings of 1 vanilla pod or 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, a pinch each of ground cloves and ground cinnamon, and 1/2 cup Chinese black tea leaves.
  • Boil for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and stir in 1 cup sugar and a few drops of red food coloring (optional, though traditional). Cover, steeping until tepid.
  • Strain & place in the refriderator for a few hours to really chill.
  • Pour the tea over plenty of crushed ice. Top with half-and-half or sweetened condensed milk.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1549.4, Fat 0.1, Sodium 4.6, Carbohydrate 400.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 399.2

THAI-STYLE ICED TEA



Thai-Style Iced Tea image

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Milk/Cream     Tea     Non-Alcoholic     Iced Tea     Vanilla     Summer     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Drink

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 star anise pods
3 tablespoons sugar
1 vanilla bean
15 black tea bags
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • Combine 10 star anise pods, 3 tablespoons sugar, and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Scrape in seeds from 1 vanilla bean; add bean. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Transfer to a large pitcher. Add 15 black tea bags and 7 cups cold water. Cover; chill at least 4 hours. Strain into another large pitcher. Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk until dissolved. Serve over ice.

THAI ICED TEA (ZWT-9)



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There are several recipes in the data base for Thai Iced Tea, but none like this one. Nancie McDermott was credited for this recipe found at "Quick & Easy Thai: 70 Everyday Recipes". From her intro: "Sold in 1 lb cellophane-wrapped packets in Asian markets, this finely chopped black tea is spiced w/cinnamon, star anise & vanilla, & then tinged w/a bit of food coloring to create its gorgeous terra-cotta hue. Like Thai coffee, Thai tea is traditionally sweetened well w/sugar as it brews & crowned w/a generous splash of evaporated milk or half-&-half just before serving. You can brew Thai tea in a teapot, drip coffeemaker or French press (making it very strong & adding sugar while the tea is still very hot). Time has been estimated & does not include cool & chill time. Enjoy!

Provided by twissis

Categories     Beverages

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 Glasses of Iced Tea, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup Thai tea powder
3/4 cup sugar
crushed ice or ice cube, to fill ea glass
1 -1 1/2 cup evaporated milk (3-4 tbsp per glass) or 1 -1 1/2 cup half-and-half cream (3-4 tbsp per glass)

Steps:

  • In a med saucepan over med-heat, bring the water to a boil. Stir in the Thai tea powder & remove from heat. Stir well to mix in the sugar & then let it cool (stirring occ to dissolve sugar).
  • When the tea has cooled to room temp, strain it thru a fine-mesh strainer or coffee filter into a pitcher & chill until serving time.
  • To serve, fill 4-6 tall glasses w/ice & then add about 3/4 cup Thai tea to ea glass. Top off ea glass w/3-4 tbsp evaporated milk. Serve at once, as the evaporated milk cascades over the ice & swirls languidly into the tea.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.5, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 18.3, Sodium 75.2, Carbohydrate 43.8, Sugar 37.4, Protein 4.3

THAI ICED TEA CAKE



Thai Iced Tea Cake image

Provided by Gabi Moskowitz

Categories     Cake     Tea     Brunch     Dessert     Bake     Quick & Easy     Mother's Day     Shower     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 6–8

Number Of Ingredients 10

Total Cost $12
1 stick unsalted butter
1/2 cup loose-leaf Thai tea (cha-yen)
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 (6-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk, divided in half
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Use butter wrapper to grease an 8-inch loaf pan, 8-inch square cake pan, or 8-inch round cake pan.
  • 2. Brew tea with 3/4 cup boiling water, covered, for 10 minutes. Strain tea leaves and discard. In a mixing bowl, combine butter and freshly brewed tea until butter is completely melted. Whisk vanilla, half of the sweetened condensed milk, and the eggs. Mixture should be bright orange and very creamy. Gently stir in salt, flour, and baking powder. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow cake to cool for 20 minutes.
  • 3. While cake cools, make the glaze. Whisk together remaining sweetened condensed milk and powdered sugar until a thick, creamy mixture forms.
  • 4. To serve cake, run a knife along the edge of the cooled cake to gently loosen it from its pan. Turn cake out onto a plate and drizzle glaze over the top, allowing it to run down the sides of the cake.
  • 5. Cake can either be served immediately or chilled and served cold.

THAI ICED TEA



Thai Iced Tea image

Provided by Danny Boome

Categories     beverage

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups water
6 black tea bags
2 pieces orange peel
4 star anise
4 whole cardamom
2 cinnamon sticks
4 whole cloves
1 can sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat and place all ingredients into the pan to infuse for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Fill glass with ice and pour tea about 2/3 full then pour sweetened condensed milk to fill the glass. Mix well. Serve and enjoy.

VEGAN COCONUT THAI ICED TEA



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We're nuts for sweetened condensed coconut milk, which has virtually the same consistency as the traditional dairy stuff. It's also the key to this tasty summer cooler.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield Makes 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 star anise pods
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons loose Ceylon tea leaves
Sweetened condensed coconut milk

Steps:

  • Bring star anise, turmeric, vanilla, and 5 cups water to a boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat; add tea leaves. Steep 10 minutes; strain and let cool completely. For each serving, pour over ice; stir in condensed coconut milk to taste. Tea will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

THAI ICED TEA CAFFEINATED SMOOTHIE RECIPE BY TASTY



Thai Iced Tea Caffeinated Smoothie Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: thai tea, whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, whipped cream, whole star anises

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Drinks

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ½ cups thai tea, brewed, cooled
½ cup whole milk
¼ cup sweetened condensed milk
whipped cream, for topping
2 whole star anises, for garnish

Steps:

  • Pour the Thai tea into an ice cube tray. Freeze for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
  • Add the Thai tea ice cubes, milk, and sweetened condensed milk to a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Pour into glasses and top with whipped cream. Garnish with star anise.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 18 grams

THAI ICED TEA



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There are almost as many ways of making Thai tea as there are Thai restaurants. I love the richness the cardomom, cloves and cinnamon add. You can also skip the sugar and use sweetened condensed milk in place of the half-and-half. No other tea will substitute for Thai tea--you can find Thai tea in Asian markets, or if you are really lucky, in the Asian section of your grocery store. Prep time does not include chill time.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Beverages

Time 20m

Yield 7 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 cups water
1 cup thai tea leaves
4 cardamom pods, crushed
1 whole clove, crushed
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup sugar
1 cup half-and-half

Steps:

  • Bring 6 cups of water to a boil.
  • Stir in tea leaves, cardamom pods, crushed clove and cinnamon.
  • Cover.
  • Remove mixture from heat and let steep 5 minutes.
  • Pour tea through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a pitcher, discarding tea leaves (caution--don't pour hot tea into a glass pitcher as it may break).
  • Add sugar, stirring until dissolved; cool.
  • Cover and chill 2 hours.
  • Serve in a glass over crushed ice.
  • Top with 3 to 4 tablespoons half-and-half.

Tips:

  • For authentic flavor, use loose-leaf Thai tea or a high-quality Thai tea blend. If using tea bags, use 4-5 bags for a stronger flavor.
  • Thai iced tea is traditionally sweetened with simple syrup. To make simple syrup at home, combine equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar has dissolved completely, then remove from heat and let cool.
  • Adjust the amount of condensed milk to taste. For a sweeter tea, add more condensed milk. For a less sweet tea, add less condensed milk.
  • Thai iced tea is best served cold, so be sure to chill it for at least an hour before serving.
  • Garnish your Thai iced tea with a sprig of mint or a lime wedge for a refreshing presentation.

Conclusion:

Thai iced tea is a refreshing and flavorful beverage that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients. Whether you are looking for a refreshing drink to enjoy on a hot day or a special treat to serve at your next party, Thai iced tea is sure to please everyone.

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