To make Thai tea, start by brewing Thai tea mix (or tea leaves) in boiling water with sugar. Steep the tea mix for about 15 to 30 minutes, then strain out the solids. Cool the brewed tea. Serve it over ice and add half and half, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, or milk of choice for creaminess and sweetness. Stir to combine and enjoy.

Basic Ingredients

• Thai tea mix or Thai tea leaves
• Water
• Sugar
• Ice
• Milk or cream (half and half, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, coconut milk, or whole milk)

Preparation Steps

1. Bring water to a boil, add Thai tea mix and sugar, stir and boil gently for a few minutes.
2. Let the tea steep for about 15 to 30 minutes for a strong flavor.
3. Strain the tea through a fine mesh or tea sock to remove leaves and solids.
4. Cool the tea, ideally refrigerate for an hour or more.
5. Serve over a glass filled with ice.
6. Add milk or cream of choice to fill the glass and stir.

Optional Variations

• Use sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk for traditional Thai tea richness.
• Add spices like star anise, cardamom, cinnamon, and turmeric for homemade Thai tea from scratch.
• Adjust sugar level to taste.

This method yields a creamy, mildly spiced, sweet iced Thai tea with its characteristic deep orange color and rich flavor.