Thai Iced Tea
Strong black tea sweetened with condensed milk and topped with milk. A Thai street-food classic.
Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · alcohol-free
Ingredients
- 150 ml Brewed black tea
- 30 ml Sweetened condensed milk
- 30 ml Milk
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 150 ml brewed black tea into the glass
- Pour 30 ml sweetened condensed milk into the glass
- Top with 30 ml milk
- Serve
Tip
Pour the milk over the top just before serving.
About the Thai Iced Tea
Thai iced tea, or cha yen, became popular in Thailand in the mid-1900s. Its bright orange colour comes from the tea blend used in Thailand.
The tea family. Tea is the world's most-drunk beverage after water. Iced tea recipes appear in American cookbooks in the 1800s, and every tea culture has its own cold or sweet version: sweet tea in the American South, cha yen in Thailand, mint tea in Morocco and teh tarik in Malaysia.
Thai Iced Tea FAQ
What's in a Thai Iced Tea?
150 ml brewed black tea, 30 ml sweetened condensed milk, 30 ml milk.
Does a Thai Iced Tea contain alcohol?
No. It is completely alcohol-free, so it suits drivers, non-drinkers and anyone pacing themselves.
Should I shake or stir a Thai Iced Tea?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Thai Iced Tea in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
