Jul 14 2026
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Thai Iced Tea Recipe

Inspired by Tâm Tâm
Time30m
Serves4

Sweetened tea served over ice with milk.

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Ingredients

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Tea Base

Garnish (optional)

Method

Prepare Tea

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.

  2. 2

    Brew Tea

    Remove the saucepan from heat and add 4 tablespoons of Thai tea leaves. Steep for about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Strain and Sweeten

    Strain the tea leaves using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a bowl or pitcher. Stir in 1 cup of sugar until fully dissolved.

  4. 4

    Cool the Tea

    Let the sweetened tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.

Prepare Milk

  1. 5

    Mix Milk

    In a separate container, mix together 1 tablespoon of condensed milk, 1 tablespoon of evaporated milk, and 1 cup of whole or coconut milk.

Assemble Drink

  1. 6

    Serve Over Ice

    In a glass, add 2 cups of ice cubes. Pour the chilled tea over the ice until the glass is about two-thirds full.

  2. 7

    Add Milk

    Slowly pour the milk mixture on top of the tea, allowing it to swirl. Adjust the amount of milk to your taste.

  3. 8

    Garnish (optional)

    Garnish with fresh mint leaves and a star anise for added flavor and presentation, if desired.

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