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Thai Iced Tea

A vibrant orange chilled tea made from strongly brewed Thai tea mix, sweetened with sugar, and topped with a creamy blend of condensed and evaporated milk. A beloved street-food classic.

15 minEasyServes 2250 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp Thai tea mix (Ceylon tea with spices)
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 4 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
  • 4 tbsp evaporated milk
  • 2 cups ice cubes

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place 4 tbsp Thai tea mix (Ceylon tea with spices) in a heat-safe pitcher. Pour 2 cups boiling water over the tea and steep for 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Strain the tea through a fine-mesh sieve or cloth strainer, discarding the solids.

  3. 3

    While still hot, stir in 2 tbsp granulated sugar until completely dissolved. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until cold.

  4. 4

    Fill two tall glasses with 2 cups ice cubes. Pour the chilled tea over the ice, filling each glass about three-quarters full.

  5. 5

    In a small cup, stir together 4 tbsp sweetened condensed milk and 4 tbsp evaporated milk. Slowly pour the cream mixture over the back of a spoon on top of the tea. Serve with a straw and stir before drinking.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for sweetened condensed milk in Thai Iced Tea?

The entry for Thai Iced Tea calls for 4 tbsp sweetened condensed milk. In its place: There is no quick swap. Simmer two cups of milk with two thirds of a cup of sugar until reduced by half, about 35 minutes.

Can I make Thai Iced Tea dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Thai Iced Tea is 4 tbsp sweetened condensed milk, 4 tbsp evaporated milk. Swap the sweetened condensed milk for a plant-based version of the same product; the evaporated milk for a plant-based version of the same product. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Thai Iced Tea vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 4 tbsp sweetened condensed milk and 4 tbsp evaporated milk. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan non-alcoholic drink collection.

How many calories are in Thai Iced Tea?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 250 calories, with 2 g protein, 58 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat, plus 60 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Thai Iced Tea for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Halved, the tea mix drops from 4 tbsp to 2 tbsp; doubled, it is 1/2 cup. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To make a pitcher, multiply everything and stir over ice at the end.

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