Thai Iced Tea — Authentic
Transport yourself to the streets of Thailand with this creamy, sweet, and intensely flavorful Thai Iced Tea. This vibrant orange drink is a refreshing escape in every sip.
Thai Iced Tea — Authentic
Transport yourself to the streets of Thailand with this creamy, sweet, and intensely flavorful Thai Iced Tea. This vibrant orange drink is a refreshing escape in every sip.
Key move
Steep the tea strong and shock it with ice to preserve the bold flavor and vibrant color.
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The Setup
- Pitcher
- Fine-Mesh Sieve
- Glasses
The Mise en Place
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Tea is not strong enough.
Use more tea leaves or steep for a longer time.
Tea is too bitter.
Reduce steeping time or add more condensed milk.
Chef's Notes
For a richer tea, steep the tea bags for the full 10 minutes. Don't rush this step; it's crucial for flavor.
Serve immediately over ice. Garnish with a sprig of mint for a refreshing aroma and visual appeal.
The tea concentrate can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator. Sweeten just before serving.
The Method
STEEP
Time-sensitivePlace the Thai tea mix (½ cups) in a heat-resistant pitcher. Pour boiling water (4 cups) over the tea leaves.
Tea leaves are submerged in boiling water.
BREW
Time-sensitiveLet the tea steep for 5 minutes to brew a strong concentrate.
The water should turn a deep reddish-brown color.
STRAIN
Strain the tea through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into another pitcher, discarding the tea leaves.
Tea leaves are removed, and the liquid is in a clean pitcher.
ADD
Add condensed milk (¾ cups) to the strained tea and stir well until fully combined.
Condensed milk is fully incorporated into the tea.
SHOCK
Fill the pitcher with ice (4 cups) to cool the tea quickly.
Pitcher is filled with ice, and the tea is beginning to chill.
POUR
Fill glasses with ice (4 cups) and pour the Thai iced tea over the ice.
Glasses are filled with ice and tea.
TOP
Top each glass with a splash of evaporated milk (½ cups) for extra creaminess.
Evaporated milk has been added to each glass.
SERVE
Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing taste of authentic Thai Iced Tea.
The Thai Iced Tea is ready to be served.
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