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Authentic Thai Tea (Cha Yen)
This authentic Thai tea recipe takes just 10 minutes and shows you how to sweeten your cha yen exactly the way you like it!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 3 tbsp Thai tea powder (see notes)
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
- crushed ice (as needed for a chilled drink)
Instructions
- 1
Place the Thai tea mix in a cloth tea filter or fine mesh strainer. Hold over a large glass or heatproof container and pour the hot water over it slowly. Let it steep for 2–3 minutes, then remove the strainer.
- 2
While the tea is still hot, stir in the sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk until fully combined.
- 3
Fill a tall glass with crushed ice. Pour the tea over the ice, leaving some space at the top. Top with a splash of evaporated milk. Enjoy!