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Creamy Thai Iced Tea Recipe with Condensed Milk Easy Homemade Drink

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A quick and easy recipe for creamy Thai iced tea made with spiced black tea and sweetened condensed milk, perfect for a refreshing treat on hot days.

Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons Thai Tea Mix (brands like Pantai or Number One Brand recommended)
  • 2 cups (475 ml) water
  • 3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) evaporated milk or whole milk (can substitute coconut milk for dairy-free)
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons sugar (optional)
  • Ice cubes
  • Optional: pinch of crushed star anise or cardamom pods

Instructions

  1. Bring 2 cups (475 ml) of water to a rolling boil in a saucepan (about 5 minutes).
  2. Stir in 3 tablespoons of Thai tea mix and optional spices like crushed star anise. Remove from heat immediately.
  3. Cover and steep the tea for 5 to 7 minutes until the water turns a deep orange color.
  4. Strain the tea through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a heat-proof jug or bowl, pressing gently on the tea leaves.
  5. If the tea mix isn’t sweetened, stir in 1 to 2 teaspoons of sugar while the tea is warm.
  6. Let the tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until cold.
  7. Fill a tall glass with plenty of ice cubes.
  8. Pour the chilled tea over the ice, filling the glass about three-quarters full.
  9. Gently pour 3 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk over the tea to create a creamy swirl.
  10. Top with 1/4 cup (60 ml) evaporated milk or whole milk.
  11. Stir gently before serving and enjoy immediately.

Notes

Do not over-steep the tea to avoid bitterness; 7 minutes max. Use fresh ice cubes to keep the drink cold without watering it down. For vegan version, substitute condensed milk with sweetened coconut condensed milk and evaporated milk with full-fat coconut or almond milk. Freeze some tea into ice cubes to keep the drink extra cold without dilution.

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