How to Make Thai Iced Tea (Cha Yen) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thai Iced Tea, also known as Cha Yen, is a popular and refreshing drink that originates from Thailand. This sweet and creamy beverage is a staple in Thai cuisine and is often enjoyed as a dessert or as a cooling treat on hot days.

Known for its vibrant orange color and unique flavor, Thai Iced Tea is a blend of strong brewed black tea, sweetened condensed milk, and spices such as star anise, cardamom, and cloves. The result is a rich, creamy, and slightly spiced drink that is both soo...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 2 ½ tablespoons black tea leaves
  • 4 ½ tablespoons white sugar
  • ¼ cup evaporated milk
  • crushed ice
  • 1 tablespoon milk, divided

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 cups

  • Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat and add black tea; let steep about 10 minutes or to desired strength.
  • Strain tea into a container and discard leaves. Add sugar and evaporated milk; stir until sugar is dissolved.
  • Fill 2 glasses with ice. Pour tea over ice. Top each glass with 1 1/2 teaspoon milk.
  • Nutrition

    159 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 42mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Total Sugars: 32g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 111mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 190mg