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Creamy Thai Iced Tea Recipe with Condensed Milk

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A quick and easy recipe for creamy, sweet, and slightly spiced Thai iced tea made with black tea, star anise, cardamom, and sweetened condensed milk. Perfect for hot days and a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons (20 grams) black tea leaves or Thai tea mix
  • 2 whole star anise pods
  • 2 crushed cardamom pods (optional)
  • 4 cups (1 liter) water
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) evaporated milk or whole milk (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
  • Ice cubes as needed
  • 1–2 tablespoons (15–30 grams) sugar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Boil the water and spices: In a saucepan, bring 4 cups (1 liter) of water to a boil. Add the star anise and crushed cardamom pods. Let simmer gently for about 3 minutes to release aroma.
  2. Add the tea leaves: Stir in 4 tablespoons (20 grams) of Thai tea mix or black tea. Reduce heat to low and steep for 5 to 7 minutes, avoiding oversteeping to prevent bitterness.
  3. Strain the tea: Using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth, pour the tea into a heatproof pitcher to remove leaves and spices. Press lightly on solids to extract maximum flavor without grit.
  4. Add sweetened condensed milk: Stir in 1/2 cup (120 ml) sweetened condensed milk while tea is still warm, ensuring it dissolves thoroughly. Taste and add 1-2 tablespoons sugar if desired.
  5. Chill the tea: Allow tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Alternatively, add ice cubes directly for quicker chilling (may dilute flavor).
  6. Serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour chilled tea about 3/4 full, then top with evaporated milk, whole milk, or coconut milk to create a creamy swirl. Stir gently before drinking.

Notes

Avoid oversteeping tea to prevent bitterness. Use large ice cubes to reduce dilution. Stir condensed milk thoroughly to avoid clumps. For dairy-free, substitute sweetened condensed milk with coconut condensed milk and use coconut or almond milk for topping. Store tea and milk separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Do not freeze.

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