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Homemade Thai Tea made from scratch with traditional ingredients

Thai Tea from Scratch

A delightful and refreshing drink made from brewed Thai tea leaves, perfectly sweetened and creamy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons Thai tea leaves
  • 1/4 cup sugar (or to taste)
  • 1/2 cup milk or condensed milk
  • as needed cups Ice cubes

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by boiling 2 cups of water in a saucepan. This should take about 5 minutes on medium-high heat.
  2. Once the water is boiling, add 2 tablespoons of Thai tea leaves. Stir gently and allow it to brew for about 5 minutes.
  3. After steeping, strain the tea leaves using a fine mesh strainer into a mixing bowl. Add in your 1/4 cup of sugar while the tea is still warm, and stir until it fully dissolves.
  4. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature. Then, refrigerate the tea until it is chilled.
  5. In a glass, pour the chilled tea over ice cubes and add your desired amount of milk or condensed milk for creaminess.
  6. Stir gently and enjoy your homemade Thai tea! Don’t forget to share with family and friends!

Notes

For a Halal-friendly version, substitute regular milk with almond or coconut milk. Store brewed tea in the refrigerator for up to a week; add milk fresh for the best texture.