Creamy Thai Iced Tea Recipe with Condensed Milk Easy Homemade Drink
A quick and easy recipe for authentic creamy Thai iced tea made with condensed milk, delivering a sweet, spiced, and refreshing drink perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons (about 20 grams) Thai Tea Mix (authentic blend with star anise and orange blossom)
- 2 cups (480 ml) boiling water
- 4 tablespoons (60 ml) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) evaporated milk or half-and-half (optional but recommended)
- Ice cubes as needed
- Optional: small pinch of ground star anise or cinnamon for extra aroma
Instructions
- Bring 2 cups (480 ml) of fresh water to a rolling boil (about 5 minutes).
- Place 4 tablespoons (20 grams) of Thai tea mix into a heatproof pitcher or jug. Pour the boiling water over the tea leaves and stir gently. Let steep for 5 to 7 minutes until the tea turns a deep orange-brown. For stronger tea, steep up to 8 minutes but avoid bitterness.
- Strain the tea using a tea strainer or fine mesh sieve into a clean container, filtering out all leaves and grounds.
- While the tea is still hot, add 4 tablespoons (60 ml) of sweetened condensed milk and stir gently until fully dissolved. Then stir in 1/4 cup (60 ml) evaporated milk or half-and-half for extra creaminess.
- Fill a tall glass with plenty of ice cubes. Pour the creamy tea over the ice slowly to create a slight swirl effect. Optionally, garnish with a sprinkle of ground star anise or cinnamon.
- Serve immediately with a gentle stir before drinking to mix the creaminess perfectly.
Notes
Use boiling water to steep the tea for full flavor extraction. Stir condensed milk into hot tea to avoid clumps. Use plenty of ice to chill without diluting. For dairy-free, substitute evaporated milk with coconut or almond milk and use vegan condensed milk alternatives. Adjust sweetness by reducing condensed milk or adding simple syrup or honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 12 oz (350 ml)
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Protein: 3
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