Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMandarin BistroThai Tea ( No Ice) Recipe

Thai Tea ( No Ice) Recipe

Inspired by Mandarin Bistro
Time20m
Serves2

Make Thai Tea ( No Ice) Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Tea Base

Flavoring

Method

Preparing the Tea

  1. 1

    Boil the Water

    In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add Tea Leaves

    Once the water is boiling, add 4 tablespoons of Thai black tea leaves and stir gently.

  3. 3

    Add Spices

    Add the cardamom pods and star anise to the saucepan, stirring to combine.

  4. 4

    Steep the Tea

    Remove the saucepan from heat, cover, and let the tea steep for about 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you want the flavor.

  5. 5

    Strain the Tea

    After steeping, strain the tea into a heatproof pitcher or bowl to remove the tea leaves and spices.

Sweetening the Tea

  1. 6

    Add Sugar

    While the tea is still warm, stir in 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar until fully dissolved.

  2. 7

    Add Condensed Milk

    Stir in 1 tablespoon of sweetened condensed milk to the tea mixture.

  3. 8

    Add Evaporated Milk

    Finally, add 2 tablespoons of evaporated milk, stirring until well combined.

Serving the Tea

  1. 9

    Pour and Serve

    Pour the Thai tea into cups and serve warm. Adjust sweetness or creaminess to taste.

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