Jul 14 2026

Thai Milk Tea Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

Make Thai Milk Tea Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Tea Base

Sweetened Milk Mixture

Method

Tea Base

  1. 1

    Boil Water

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

  2. 2

    Steep Tea

    Once the water is boiling, add 4 tablespoons of Thai tea mix. Stir and reduce heat to low. Let the tea steep for 3–5 minutes, or until it reaches a deep orange color.

  3. 3

    Strain Tea

    Remove the saucepan from heat. Strain the tea using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a heatproof container to remove tea leaves. Discard the leaves.

Sweetened Milk Mixture

  1. 4

    Mix Sweeteners

    While the tea is still warm, stir in 2 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk, 2 tablespoons of evaporated milk, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Mix until everything is dissolved and well combined.

  2. 5

    Cool the Tea

    Allow the sweetened tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 20 minutes or until chilled.

To Serve

  1. 6

    Prepare Glass

    Fill a tall glass with 1 cup of ice cubes.

  2. 7

    Pour Tea

    Pour the chilled Thai milk tea over the ice until the glass is about 90% full.

  3. 8

    Top with Milk

    Drizzle 2 teaspoons of evaporated milk on top to create a creamy layer. Serve immediately with a straw or spoon for stirring.

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