CHA YEN (THAI ICED TEA)
This homemade Thai iced tea gets its complex flavor from black tea, rooibos tea, star anise and cloves, and its sweetness from condensed milk. Adapted from the cookbook "Bangkok" by Leela Punyaratabandhu, this version is hardly typical: Most Thai iced tea sold on the streets of Bangkok - or in Thai restaurants stateside - contains an immoderate amount of sweetened condensed milk and uses a store-bought mix, which contains food coloring. The tea blend used here is intense on its own, but mellowed by ice and milk. Chill the tea fully before pouring it over ice so its flavors don't get diluted.
Provided by Alexa Weibel
Categories non-alcoholic drinks
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Add 4 cups water to a medium saucepan. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. Add rooibos tea, black tea, sugar, star anise and cloves; cover and let steep, 10 minutes. Strain tea, pressing on tea leaves and spices to extract as much liquid as possible, then discarding solids. Refrigerate tea until chilled, at least 1 hour.
- In a measuring glass, stir together the half-and-half, condensed milk and vanilla extract.
- Fill a pint glass with ice. Add 3/4 cup tea mixture and top with about 2½ tablespoons condensed milk mixture. Serve immediately.
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Nezuko Kanroji
[email protected]I've been looking for a good Thai iced tea recipe for a while now, and this one is definitely the best I've tried. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing.
Crews Ellie
[email protected]This is the best Thai iced tea I've ever had! It's so easy to make and it tastes just like the tea I get at my favorite Thai restaurant.
Tei Esther
[email protected]I was really impressed with this recipe. The tea was so flavorful and refreshing. I loved the combination of sweet, creamy, and slightly salty flavors.
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[email protected]This tea is so delicious and refreshing. I love the way the flavors all come together. It's the perfect drink to enjoy on a hot summer day.
Walid Maamo
[email protected]I've made this tea several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it tastes just like the Thai iced tea I get at my favorite restaurant.
Zemei Jackyline
[email protected]This is the perfect drink to cool down on a hot day. It's so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of sweet, creamy, and slightly salty flavors.
Diesel Ayres
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been craving Thai iced tea for weeks and this recipe hit the spot. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing.
alien ware
[email protected]I made this tea for a party I was hosting and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again for my next party.
Tapika Nkwazi
[email protected]I've been looking for a good Thai iced tea recipe for a while now, and this one is definitely the best I've tried. It's so easy to make and it tastes just like the tea I get at my favorite Thai restaurant.
Nabina Paudel
[email protected]This tea is so refreshing and delicious! I love the combination of flavors. It's the perfect drink to enjoy on a hot summer day.
Piyal Randunu
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the tea turned out perfect. I was worried that it would be too sweet, but it was just the right amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.
Tommy Wiredu
[email protected]This is the best Thai iced tea I've ever had! It's so creamy and delicious. I can't wait to make it again.
Cristina Depnag
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses real Thai tea leaves. It gives the tea a much more authentic flavor than using a tea bag. I also appreciate that the recipe includes instructions for making the tea both hot and cold.
Abdul basit Nabizada
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to follow the instructions easily and the tea turned out delicious.
Mian Saqib
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out great. It's so easy to make and it's a real crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!
Badmash Baxha
[email protected]This Thai iced tea is so refreshing and flavorful! I love the combination of sweet, creamy, and slightly salty flavors. It's the perfect drink to cool down on a hot day.