Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of homemade Thai Iced Tea, a delightful blend of robust tea, sweetened coconut milk, and ice. This easy-to-make vegan treat is perfect for warm days and can be customized to suit your taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 4 tablespoons Thai tea leaves (or 4 Thai tea bags)
- 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup coconut milk (or any plant-based milk of your choice)
- Ice cubes
- Optional: a pinch of salt
- Optional: star anise or cardamom for extra flavor
Instructions
- Boil the Water: Bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil in a medium-sized pot.
- Add the Tea Leaves: Remove the pot from heat and add 4 tablespoons of Thai tea leaves or 4 tea bags. Stir gently.
- Steep the Tea: Cover and let the tea steep for 10-15 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
- Strain the Tea: Strain the tea into a large bowl or pitcher using a fine mesh strainer.
- Sweeten the Tea: While warm, add 1/2 cup of sugar and stir until dissolved. Optionally, add a pinch of salt.
- Let it Cool: Allow the sweetened tea to cool to room temperature, or refrigerate to speed up the process.
- Chill the Tea: Transfer the cooled tea to the refrigerator and chill for at least 1-2 hours.
- Mix the Coconut Milk: In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of coconut milk with a pinch of salt and optional spices.
- Whisk Together: Blend the coconut milk and salt until smooth.
- Prepare Your Glasses: Fill tall glasses with ice cubes.
- Pour the Tea: Pour the chilled Thai tea over the ice, filling glasses about two-thirds full.
- Add the Coconut Milk: Gently pour the coconut milk mixture over the tea, creating a layered effect if desired.
- Stir and Enjoy: Stir gently to combine or leave layered for presentation. Enjoy your refreshing vegan Thai iced tea!
Notes
- Adjust sweetness to your preference by modifying the sugar amount.
- Experiment with different plant-based milks for varied flavors.
- For added flavor, consider vanilla extract or fresh mint leaves.
- Store any leftover tea in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes