Description
Thai iced lemon tea. Brewed from the same Thai tea mix but served without milk. Sweetened heavily and sharply soured with fresh lime juice (Manao).
Restaurants serving Cha Manao (Thai Lemon Tea)
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Thai Tea Mix
- Manao(Lime)
- Sugar
- Ice
Instructions
- Brew Thai tea mix.
- Dissolve plenty of sugar while hot.
- Pour over ice, squeeze fresh lime juice over it.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Manao (Lime) intense sourness
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Store-bought iced lemon tea (add sugar)
Pairing
Pad Thai / Fried Spring Rolls
Trivia
[Difference] Unlike Japan's subtle lemon tea, Thai style uses a massive squeeze of lime, making it aggressively sweet and throat-tinglingly tart.
Eating tips & etiquette
Clear reddish-brown color as it lacks milk. Perfect for resetting the palate when eating greasy noodles or fried foods.
Allergen
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