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Thai Tea Recipe: Captivating Flavours from Thailand

Name: Thai Tea Recipe: Captivating Flavours from Thailand
Prep time: 75 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 3 Glasses
Ingredients: 600 ml Water; 8 tsp Thai tea leaves; 2 Star anise; 1 Cardamom pod; 1 Cinnamon stick; 60 g Sugar; 6 drops Vanilla extract; 1 handful Ice cubes; 100 ml Sweetened condensed milk; 100 ml Milk

Thai Tea, also known as "Cha Yen" (which translates to cold tea), is a delicious Thai iced tea notable for its vibrant orange colour and unique aromas. Traditional Thai Teais made from strong black tea (typically Assam or Ceylon), often spiced with star anise, cardamom, and cinnamon. It is sweetened with sugar and condensed milk and served chilled over ice as a refreshing beverage. How does it differ from the popular Bubble Tea? While Bubble Tea is often served with tapioca pearls, Thai Tea focuses on a harmonious blend of black tea, spices, and sweetened milk.

Preparation time: 1 hr 15 min

Summer

Refresh

Simple

Ingredients

3 Glasses

600 ml	Water
8 tsp	Thai tea leaves
2	Star anise
1	Cardamom pod
1	Cinnamon stick
60 g	Sugar
6 drops	Vanilla extract
1 handful	Ice cubes
100 ml	Sweetened condensed milk
100 ml	Milk
You will also need
Saucepan
Fine-mesh sieve
Measuring cup
Stirring spoon
Heatproof pitcher or bowl
Serving glasses

Sarah Schedler

09.04.2026

Recipes

Ingredients

3 Glasses

600 ml	Water
8 tsp	Thai tea leaves
2	Star anise
1	Cardamom pod
1	Cinnamon stick
60 g	Sugar
6 drops	Vanilla extract
1 handful	Ice cubes
100 ml	Sweetened condensed milk
100 ml	Milk
You will also need
Saucepan
Fine-mesh sieve
Measuring cup
Stirring spoon
Heatproof pitcher or bowl
Serving glasses

Preparation

600 ml Water
8 tsp Thai tea leaves
2 Star anise
1 Cardamom pod
1 Cinnamon stick

Start by boiling the water in a pot. Add the tea leaves or black tea bags. For extra aroma, add star anise, broken cardamom pods, and the cinnamon stick to the pot. Allow the tea mixture to simmer for 5-10 minutes so the spices can develop their rich flavours.

60 g Sugar
6 drops Vanilla extract

After straining the tea, add the vanilla extract and sugar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Let the tea cool for at least 1 hour.

1 handful Ice cubes
100 ml Sweetened condensed milk
100 ml Milk

Place ice cubes in glasses. Pour the cooled tea over the ice, leaving some space in the glass. In a separate glass, mix the condensed milk and whole milk (or coconut milk) and gently pour it over the tea. Stir briefly and enjoy!

What Does Thai Tea Taste Like?

The taste of Thai Tea is an aromatic blend of robust black tea, smooth vanilla notes, and spices like anise and cardamom. The addition of condensed milk provides a velvety texture and a pleasing sweetness that perfectly complements the intense spices. Let's embark on a culinary journey through Thailand and discover how you can make this sweet iced tea at home!

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