🥤 Easy Made Thai Iced Tea – Sweet and Refreshing
Thai iced tea is more than just a drink — it’s a little sip of paradise. Sweet, creamy, and lightly spiced, it’s perfect for hot days, dinner parties, or anytime you need a treat that feels exotic yet comforting.
💖 Why You’ll Love This Thai Iced Tea
- Sweet and creamy with a hint of spice
- Beautiful orange color that’s as inviting as it is tasty
- Quick and easy to make at home
- Perfectly balanced for refreshment or dessert
🥄 Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 4–5 Thai tea bags (or 4 tbsp loose Thai tea leaves)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp ground star anise (optional for extra flavor)
- ½ tsp crushed cardamom (optional)
- ½ cup evaporated milk or half-and-half
- Ice cubes
🧊 Instruction
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan.
- Add Thai tea bags (or loose tea in a tea infuser) and optional spices. Reduce heat and simmer 3–5 minutes.
- Remove from heat, strain tea into a heatproof pitcher, and stir in sugar until dissolved.
- Let tea cool to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour chilled tea halfway, then top with evaporated milk or half-and-half.
- Stir gently before drinking.
💡 Tips for the Best Thai Iced Tea
- Use Thai tea specifically for its unique flavor and bright orange color.
- Adjust sugar and milk to taste — some like it sweeter, others creamier.
- Make a larger batch and store chilled for up to 2 days.
- Serve with a straw and enjoy the swirling layers of cream and tea!
Ingredients
Method
- Boil the Water – In a medium pot, bring the water to a boil.
- Steep the Tea – Add Thai tea mix and stir. Reduce heat, simmer for 3 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Sweeten – Stir in the sugar until dissolved.
- Strain – Pour the tea through a fine mesh strainer or tea sock into a heatproof pitcher to remove tea leaves.
- Cool – Let the tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
- Serve – Fill a glass with ice. Pour chilled tea until about ¾ full. Add ½ tbsp sweetened condensed milk and 1 tbsp evaporated milk (or to taste) on top. Stir before drinking.
Notes
For extra richness, use more sweetened condensed milk and skip sugar.
If you like it less sweet, reduce the condensed milk and sugar slightly.
Thai tea mix already contains spices and coloring, so no need to add more unless you want extra flavor (like star anise or vanilla).
For a vegan version, use coconut condensed milk and oat milk.
❓ FAQ
Can I use regular black tea?
Yes, but it won’t have the same distinct Thai flavor or vibrant color.
Can I make it vegan?
Absolutely — substitute coconut milk or almond milk for evaporated milk.
How do I make it less sweet?
Reduce sugar or add more ice and milk for a lighter version.
Can I make it ahead of time?
Yes, brew and chill tea in advance. Add milk just before serving.
🥤 A Refreshing Treat Anytime
Thai iced tea is creamy, sweet, and lightly spiced — the perfect drink to feel like you’re on a tropical vacation, even in your own kitchen.
