Last updated on September 8th, 2024
Discover new ways to enjoy Thai Iced Tea with these delicious and easy recipes.
Thai Iced Tea is famous for its unique flavor—a delightful blend of black tea, sweetened condensed milk, and exotic spices.
These recipes showcase different methods to achieve that perfect balance, from quick and easy versions using pre-made mixes to more elaborate recipes that capture the authentic street food experience.
Whether you enjoy it hot or cold, these recipes will help you create a refreshing and delicious treat at home.
Here are 10 Thai Iced Tea recipes to explore and enjoy:
Side note: The tea imagery you see below was created with the aid of AI.
10 Thai Iced Tea Recipes
Thai Iced Tea Recipe – Thai vs American Style – By Hot Thai Kitchen
Thai iced tea, a popular sweet drink, is easily recognizable by its vibrant orange color and creamy texture.
Made with black tea leaves, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk, it’s a delightful everyday treat.
Traditional Thai versions include sugar and condensed milk, while American styles use half-and-half.
Essential for homemade Thai iced tea are Thai tea leaves, sugar, salt, and lots of ice.
Try a vegan version with non-dairy substitutes for smoother richness.
Easy Thai Iced Tea Recipe – By White on Rice Couple
This Thai Iced Tea recipe brings a taste of Thai restaurants right to your home, inspired by a memorable Chicago dining experience and tips from Auntie Chung.
Using Thai tea mix or organic black tea bags, the recipe offers customizable sweetness and creaminess options, including coconut milk.
Essential tips like controlling steeping time to avoid bitterness make it perfect for large batches.
This delightful drink is a cost-effective, crowd-pleasing way to enjoy authentic Thai flavors.
Thai Iced Tea Recipe – By Rachel Cooks Thai
“When I first met my Thai husband, I teased him for not knowing how to make Thai Iced Tea. Now, we’ve mastered it together”!
This iconic “Cha Yen,” a sweet blend of black tea leaves, spices, and milk, is a treat.
You can make it restaurant-style by chilling brewed tea and adding cream, or street vendor-style with condensed milk and crushed ice.
Ideal with spicy dishes or as a midday refreshment!
Thai Iced Tea – By The Woks of Life
Learn how to make Thai Iced Tea with this guide featuring two versions: a restaurant-style with Thai Tea Mix and an all-natural method.
Using a mix ensures the authentic neon orange hue, while black tea bags and spices create a flavorful alternative.
Inspired by their AC malfunction, author Sarah and her family whipped up this refreshing beverage.
Whether you prefer the iconic or natural style, it’s perfect for pairing with spicy Thai dishes.
Thai Iced Tea (Thai Tea) – By The Forked Spoon
Relish the taste of Thai Iced Tea, a creamy and mildly spiced sweet tea made from Thai tea mix or black tea, milk, and sugar.
Derived from Southeast Asian cuisine, this drink owes its bright orange hue and star anise flavor to Western adaptations.
Inspired by the author’s culinary journey, this easy, non-traditional recipe starts with a pre-made tea mix.
Simply steep, cool, and serve over ice with your favorite creamer for a refreshing treat!
Thai Iced Tea Recipe (Easy Homemade Thai Tea) – By Hungry Huy
Huy Vu’s Thai Iced Tea recipe brings the vibrant, sweet, and creamy drink straight to your home.
Made using Pantai Thai Tea Mix, this easy recipe involves boiling the mix, steeping, and chilling before mixing with sweetened condensed milk and serving over crushed ice.
Inspired by Huy’s love for Thai food, this recipe offers a refreshing complement to spicy dishes.
Ready in just a few steps, it delivers the authentic Thai tea experience.
Thai Tea from Scratch – By Aimee Mars
This article features a luscious Thai Tea recipe made from scratch with real spices, milk, and tea, offering a healthier spin on the traditional mix.
Key ingredients include black tea, star anise, cardamom, cinnamon stick, vanilla bean, turmeric, sweetened condensed, and evaporated milk.
Inspired by the author’s love for authentic Thai flavors, it’s a must-try! Pro tip: Use turmeric for that iconic orange hue without any artificial coloring.
Thai Iced Tea Recipe – By Food.com
This Thai Iced Tea, a classic Thai drink, blends rich flavors of cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon.
Perfectly sweetened and chilled, the tea is brewed with authentic Thai tea leaves found in Asian markets.
After brewing, sugar is dissolved in the hot tea, then chilled for two hours.
Serve over ice and top with half-and-half or sweetened condensed milk for added richness.
Thai Iced Tea – By Fox and Briar
Indulge in the creamy delight of Thai Iced Tea, a restaurant favorite you can easily make at home.
Inspired by the author’s love for Thai cuisine, this recipe brings together vanilla, anise, and tamarind with a choice of half and half, sweetened condensed, or coconut milk.
Customize for a vegan or sugar-free treat.
Optimal flavor is achieved by steeping the tea for a brief 5 minutes, making it a perfect refreshment anytime.
Thai Iced Tea Recipe (ชาเย็น) – Authentic Street Food Style – By Eating Thai Food
Mark Wiens’ Thai Iced Tea (Cha Yen) is a sweet, creamy street-food favorite in Thailand, known for its vibrant orange hue.
Made with Cha Dra Muer tea, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk, this drink is prepared hot but served cold over crushed ice.
Perfect for hot days, it’s a refreshing treat.
Inspired by Thailand’s vibrant street food culture, this recipe captures authentic flavors in every sip.
Which one of these recipes you’ll be giving a try? Let me know in the comments below.
Peter is the founder of Beverage Quarters. As a tea enthusiast, he has enjoyed tea for breakfast for well over the past decade. He enjoys playing table tennis (when he gets the chance) and patiently awaits the 20th of every month to read the latest Boruto manga chapter.