Jul 14 2026
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Thai Iced Tea Recipe

Inspired by Jade garden
Time30m
Serves4

Sweetened black tea with milk

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Ingredients

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Tea Base

Milk & Garnish

Method

Preparing the Tea

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Steep the Tea

    Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 tablespoons of black tea leaves. Cover and let it steep for about 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Strain the Tea

    After steeping, strain the tea into a pitcher to remove the tea leaves.

  4. 4

    Sweeten the Tea

    Add 1 cup of sugar to the hot tea and stir until completely dissolved. Let the tea cool to room temperature.

Assembling the Drink

  1. 5

    Prepare the Glass

    Fill a tall glass with about 1 cup of ice cubes.

  2. 6

    Pour the Tea

    Pour the cooled sweetened tea over the ice, filling the glass about 2/3 full.

  3. 7

    Add Milk

    Slowly pour 1 cup of evaporated milk into the glass to create a layered effect.

  4. 8

    Finish with Condensed Milk

    Drizzle 1 tablespoon of sweetened condensed milk on top of the drink for added sweetness and richness.

  5. 9

    Serve

    Stir the drink gently before enjoying to mix the milk and tea together.

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