Thai iced tea or cha yen is a Thai street drink served in markets with a bag and straw since the mid-20th century. Its orange colour and intense sweetness come from Ceylon tea mixed with spices and condensed milk. It is Thailand's gastronomic icon exported all over the world.
Thai
Thai iced tea
Homemade Thai iced tea with spiced tea, condensed milk and ice.
- thailand
- Starter
- Vegetarian
- Light
- Low fat
- easy
10 min
Tiempo de Preparación
2
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 210 kcal
- Protein 5 g
- Fiber 0 g
- Carbohydrates 36 g
- Fat 6 g
- Sodium 90 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Thai iced tea is a preparation from Thailand with easy difficulty. Reserve about 15 minutes in total (10 for mise en place and preparation, 5 for cooking). Follow the 7 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 3 tablespoons of Thai tea mix or black tea with spices.
- Have ready: 400 ml of boiling water.
- Have ready: 4 tablespoons of condensed milk.
- Have ready: 2 tablespoons of sugar.
- Have ready: 100 ml of evaporated milk.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Infuse Thai tea with cardamom
Infuse Thai tea with cardamom, anise, cinnamon and cloves in boiling water for 5 minutes. When it comes to a boil, adjust the heat to maintain a constant bubbling, not an uncontrolled boil.
When it comes to a boil, adjust the heat to maintain a constant bubbling, not an uncontrolled boil.
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Strain concentrate and sweeten with sugar while hot.
Strain concentrate and sweeten with sugar while hot.
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Mix condensed milk and evaporated milk in a separate jug.
Mix condensed milk and evaporated milk in a separate jug.
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Fill tall glasses with ice to the brim
Fill tall glasses with ice to the brim.
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Pour cold concentrated tea over ice up to three quarters of the glass.
Pour cold concentrated tea over ice up to three-quarters of the glass. Let it cool for the indicated time: the structure settles and cuts or unmolds better.
Let it cool for the indicated time: the structure settles and cuts or unmolds better
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Top with milk mixture creating characteristic orange layer
Top with milk mixture creating characteristic orange layer.
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Stir before drinking to integrate creamy sweetness and spiced tea.
Stir before drinking to integrate creamy sweetness and spicy tea.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Version with coconut milk for vegans.
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