Cha Yen - Thai Iced Tea - my Hungry Traveler

Cha Yen - Thai Iced Tea

This sweet and creamy drink is an extremely popular treat throughout Thailand and in Thai restaurants everywhere. It can be served with a meal, as a snack, or for dessert. Kids love the creamy sweetness and, (not-so) secretly, adults do too.

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Course: Brunch, Dessert, Drinks, Snack

Cuisine: Southeast Asian, Thailand

Prep Time: 2

Cook Time: 8

Total Time: 10

Servings:

Author: My Hungry Traveler

Equipment

Coffee maker

Ingredients

½ cup Thai tea leaves
12 cups Water
14 oz Can of sweetened condensed milk
1½ cups Whole milk or half and half

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Instructions

Put tea in a coffee filter and brew. Repeat to bring out the deeper reddish-orange color.
Stir the condensed milk into the hot tea and allow it to cool to room temperature or chill in the refrigerator.
To serve, fill tall glasses with ice and fill glass 3/4 full with tea mixture. Top off glass with milk or half and half. Stick in a straw and enjoy.

Notes

Vietnam has a similar drink except it uses special Vietnamese coffee instead of tea.

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