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A frosty glass of Thai iced tea with ice cubes.
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Easy Thai Iced Tea - Cha Yen

Dive into a fresh glass of Thai iced tea - a super popular, bright orange tea drink sweetened with condensed milk on ice. Every sip will take you straight back to your Thailand adventures, guaranteed to cool you down, and perk you up!
Course Drinks
Cuisine Thai
Prep Time 5 minutes
Steep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 Glasses
Calories 83kcal
Author Wandercooks
Cost $5

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Thai tea mix 15 g / 0.5 oz, we use Cha Tra Mue Original Red Label, sub 3 black tea bags
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk 40 ml / 1.35 oz
  • ¼ cup whole milk 60 ml / 2 fl oz, sub evaporated milk, creamer or nut milk
  • 2 cups ice cubes

Instructions

Hot brew method

  • Pour 2 tbsp Thai tea mix into a French coffee press and add the boiling water.
  • Cover with the plunger to the top of the water line and allow it to steep for 10 minutes.
  • Push the plunger down slowly to capture all the tea leaves.

Cold brew method

  • Pop the 2 tbsp Thai tea mix into your cold brew jug’s inner filter and fill with cold water (instead of boiling). Allow to steep for a minimum of 8 hours overnight in the fridge.

To serve the iced tea

  • Pour steeped tea into a separate jug. Add your 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk and ¼ cup whole milk (or evaporated milk). Taste at this stage and add any extra condensed milk to sweeten to your liking.

Tea sweetness gauge

  • 2 tbsp is low sweetness, 4 tbsp is medium sweetness, and 6 tbsp is for a very sweet tea.
  • Fill two tall glasses with ice cubes to the top and pour over your tea mix. Top with optional extra ice, add a straw and enjoy!

Notes

  • Tea Intensity - Longer brewing time = stronger flavour.  
  • Storage - It'll last 4-5 days in the fridge, but best taste in the first 1-2 days.
  • Serving Suggestions - Goes well with most Thai dishes. We love it with Kana Moo Grob or a hot curry like Panang Chicken curry in particular!
  • Serve Hot - Skip the ice and serve while hot and freshly brewed. 
  • Bubble Tea - Add brown sugar boba pearls and serve with a wide straw. 
  • Other Thai Flavours - Skip the milks for a dark iced tea, or add freshly squeezed lime or a sprig of fresh mint.

Nutrition

Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 120mg | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 103IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 0.04mg