Experience the delightful flavors of my Thai Iced Tea recipe, a homemade delight crafted with real tea leaves that’s perfect for a mid-day pick-me-up! This Thai iced tea is refreshingly sweet and creamy, made with simple and real ingredients instead of powdered mixes. If you’re craving an easy and delicious way to enjoy this classic Asian beverage, you’re in for a treat!
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Why I Love This Recipe
What truly excites me about my recipe is its simplicity and authenticity! We’re talking about crafting homemade Thai Iced Tea using real tea bags and leaves, completely bypassing any premixed powders. Just like my Homemade Milk Tea and Hot Matcha Latte, this recipe revolves around steeping tea, customizing the sweetness to your liking, adding milk, and topping it off with ice, that’s the very essence of authenticity right there!
This delightful creation is an absolute thirst-quencher, a perfect companion for those scorching summer days or an energizing mid-day refresher, thanks to its caffeine boost. The flavor is a delightful symphony of black tea, vanilla, and creamy sweetness, capturing the true essence of Thai tea!
This recipe is a treasure for anyone in pursuit of the genuine Thai tea experience, created with real ingredients, not a powdered imitation. So, why hesitate? Dive headfirst into this thrilling homemade Thai Iced Tea adventure and savor the authentic taste of Thailand with every sip that I know you will love!
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Thai Tea Bag – Thai Tea Bag made from black tea and spices, you can find Thai tea bags or loose Thai tea at Asian supermarkets or online. Make sure it’s not the pre-mixed Thai tea mix version that already contains powdered milk and sugar.
- Sweetener – use your preferred sweetener.
- Half and Half – a blend of half heavy cream and half milk, can substitute with milk.
🍵 Thai Tea Pro Tip
If you prefer to make your own Thai tea rather than using tea bags, you can opt for your choice of black tea. Steep the Black Tea and then add approximately 1/8 tsp of Vanilla Extract as a suitable alternative.
Directions
Step 1 Start by brewing a strong cup of Thai tea for 3-5 minutes. If using loose leaf tea, strain it before proceeding.
🍵 Steeping Pro Tip
To avoid bitterness, Don’t Oversteep the tea.
Step 2 Remove the tea bag and add your preferred sweetener and ice to the brewed tea.
Step 3 Finally, pour in the half and half or milk and give it a good stir.
🥛 Half n Half Adjustment Pro Tip
Taste and adjust the amount of half n half or milk to match your personal preference when making Thai Iced Tea.
Recipe Variations
Consider trying a Thai Tea Smoothie. Simply blend the Thai tea mix with ice in a blender for a refreshing and creamy twist on the classic beverage. Or if you are looking for a richer variation of Thai tea, try topping it with my Cheese Foam Cap or Sea Salt Cream! These variation offers a unique way to enjoy the authentic flavors of Thai tea in a different form!
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Thai iced tea so orange?
The bright orange color in Thai iced tea comes from a food coloring additive, which is used to enhance the tea's visual appeal. If you prefer a natural tea with no additives, you can brew black tea and add approximately 1/8 tsp of vanilla extract as a close alternative.
Does Thai Tea Have Caffeine?
Thai tea is made from black tea, so it does contain caffeine.
Can I use different types of milk in this recipe?
Yes, you can certainly use different types of milk in this Thai Iced Tea recipe. The best alternative is almond milk, but you have the flexibility to choose from various plant-based milk options such as coconut milk, soy milk, or oat milk.
Storage Tips
Simply cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate. It will remain fresh and enjoyable for 3-5 days when stored this way.
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Watch How To Make It
Thai Iced Tea
Ingredients
- 1 Thai Tea Bag not the premixed version
- 1 tbsp Sweetener your preferred sweetener
- 1 Cup Water hot
- 2 tbsp Half & Half
- 1 Cup Ice
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- In a tall glass, place tea bag inside and pour in boiling water. Let steep approx 3-5 minutes then remove tea bag.
- Add sweetener of choice and stir to dissolve.
- Fill glass with ice to the top.
- Add Half and Half, stir to combine and it is ready to drink. Note - Add more or less sweetener and half and half to your liking.
Hi There,
This looks great but can you clarify what you mean by Tea Bag- not the premixed version?
Thanks!
Hello Ashley – the premixed version is a powder form where you only add in water and the sugar is already mixed in. The Thai tea bags only have the tea leaves and flavoring.
I made this with hwc and it’s not as thick as I’m used to with regular Thai Iced Tea. Is half and half thicker?
Hi Ailene! Half n half is not thicker than HWC, but the only thai tea that I have had is pretty thin, so I’m not sure what ingredient they are putting into the drink to make it thicker.