Thai Tea Dream

This Thai Iced Tea recipe captures the authentic flavors of Thailand in a refreshing beverage that you can easily create at home. Steeped with a blend of aromatic spices and infused with creamy sweetness, this homemade version elevates the classic Thai iced tea experience.

Thai Tea Dream

Experience the rich and creamy flavors of Thailand with this homemade Thai Iced Tea.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon loose-leaf black tea
  • 1 star anise
  • 2 cardamom pods
  • Optional: 1/2 cinnamon stick
  • Optional: 1/8 vanilla bean
  • Optional: ground tamarind (to taste)
  • Optional: 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 teaspoons evaporated milk (or coconut milk or whole milk)

Instructions

  1. In a heatproof container, steep the black tea, star anise, cardamom, cinnamon stick, vanilla bean, tamarind powder, and almond extract (if using) in the boiling water for 5 minutes.
  2. Strain the tea through a fine mesh sieve to remove the tea leaves and spices.
  3. Stir in the sugar and sweetened condensed milk until fully dissolved.
  4. Fill a tall glass with ice and pour the prepared tea over the ice, leaving space at the top for the evaporated milk.
  5. Top up with more ice if needed and drizzle 2 teaspoons of evaporated milk over the tea.