Cooking Lucid
Thai Iced Tea (Cha Yen)
Creamy, orange-hued Thai tea sweetened with condensed milk over ice. The quintessential Thai beverage — sweet, strong, and refreshing.
Prep 5 min
Cook 10 min
Total 15 min
Serves 4
Beverage·Thai·Easy
Ingredients
Step 1 — Brew tea
- 4 tbsp Thai tea mix
- 4 cups water
- ½ cup sugar
Step 2 — Serve
- Ice
- ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk per glass
- Evaporated milk (for layering, optional)
Instructions
- 1
Brew
Steep Thai tea in boiling water 5 minutes. Strain and stir in sugar while hot. Cool completely.
- 2
Assemble
Fill glasses with ice. Pour tea three-quarters full. Drizzle condensed milk and evaporated milk on top.
- 3
Serve
Stir before drinking. Adjust sweetness to taste.
Nutrition per serving: 220 cal · 4g protein · 42g carbs · 6g fat · 0g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
