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Thai Iced Tea (Cha Yen)

A delightful blend of sweetened tea and rich milk, this Thai Iced Tea is the perfect refreshing beverage for any occasion.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Beverage, Drink
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 175
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea
  • 1 cup boiling water Use freshly boiled water for optimal flavor.
  • 3 teaspoons Thai tea mix Look for brands like Pantai or Thai Tea Brand for authentic flavors.
  • 1.5 teaspoons sugar Adjust to taste.
For Creaminess
  • 3 teaspoons sweetened condensed milk For rich creaminess.
  • 3 teaspoons evaporated milk Plus more for drizzling on top.
To Serve
  • 1 cup ice Prepare ice ahead of time.

Method
 

Brew Your Tea
  1. Put the Thai tea mix in the filter and place the filter over a cup. Pour the boiling water into the cup through the filter. Move the filter up and down a bit to extract the flavor of the tea. Let the tea steep for 2-3 minutes before discarding the tea leaves.
Sweeten It Up
  1. Add the sugar, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk, mixing until completely dissolved. Taste-test the tea to ensure it’s sweet enough.
Finish With Ice
  1. Fill a tall glass with ice and pour the chilled tea over. Drizzle additional evaporated milk over the top.
Serve and Enjoy
  1. Stir if desired, and enjoy your homemade Thai Iced Tea!

Notes

Serve immediately for the best flavor. Store brewed tea (without added milk) in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can make a larger batch and mix with milk when serving.