Description
The iconic Thai iced tea. Brewed from strongly spiced/dyed black tea leaves, mixed with generous amounts of sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk over ice.
Restaurants serving Cha Yen (Thai Iced Tea)
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Thai Tea Mix(Leaves)
- Condensed milk
- Evaporated milk
- Ice
- Water
Instructions
- Brew Thai tea mix strongly.
- Dissolve condensed milk into the hot tea.
- Pour over ice, top with evaporated milk.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Vanilla flavor、Star anise
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Standard black tea (lacks color/aroma)
Pairing
All spicy Thai food(Som Tum)
Trivia
[Difference] Indian Chai highlights spicy ginger. Thai Tea focuses on sweet vanilla aroma and a striking opaque orange appearance.
Eating tips & etiquette
Often served straight in a plastic bag with ice and a straw at street stalls. Perfectly neutralizes a burning tongue after spicy food.
Allergen
Dairy