Thai Tea Recipe with Condensed Milk and Evaporated Milk Recipe
A refreshing and creamy Thai tea recipe made with authentic Thai tea leaves, combined with rich condensed and evaporated milk, served chilled over ice. This traditional beverage offers a perfect balance of bold tea flavor and sweet creaminess, ideal for a hot day or as a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 18 minutes
- Yield: About 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
Tea Base
- 90g Thai tea leaves (e.g., ChaTraMue)
- 1.5 litres boiling water
Milk Mixture
- 397g can condensed milk (or condensed coconut milk for a vegan option)
- 410g can evaporated milk (or oat milk)
To Serve
- Ice, as needed
- Reusable straws (optional)
Instructions
- Steep the Tea: In a large heatproof bowl, whisk the Thai tea leaves with 1.5 litres of boiling water. Allow the mixture to steep for 8 minutes, extracting the rich tea flavors.
- Strain the Tea: Meanwhile, line a sieve with muslin and set it over a large jug. After steeping, carefully pour the hot tea through the muslin-lined sieve. Gently squeeze the muslin to extract all the tea’s flavor, taking care as the liquid will be hot.
- Mix in Milks: Whisk the strained tea liquid with the condensed milk and evaporated milk until fully combined and creamy.
- Chill the Tea: Place the mixture in the refrigerator and chill for 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and to cool the tea for serving.
- Serve Over Ice: Fill a serving jug or glasses with ice cubes, pour the chilled Thai tea over the ice, and serve immediately with reusable straws for an authentic touch.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute condensed milk with condensed coconut milk and evaporated milk with oat milk.
- Be cautious when handling the hot tea after steeping to avoid burns.
- Use muslin or a fine cheesecloth to ensure a clear tea without sediment.
- This tea can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of condensed milk to your taste.
Keywords: Thai tea, Thai milk tea, iced tea, creamy tea, traditional Thai beverage, ChaTraMue tea, cold Thai tea
