How can I make Thai iced tea on my own?

Question

I love this drink that they serve in Thai restaurants. How can I make it on my own? Where can I buy the necessary ingredients?

Answer 1

Mmm, I love this stuff, hopefully you will too :)

Thai Iced Tea

Thai red tea leaves are blended with star anise, cinnamon, and vanilla. The steeped tea then is flavored with sugar, and after being cooled is mixed with cream and often condensed milk for a refreshing creamy drink
6 cups water
1 cup Thai tea (chai tea)
3/4 cup sugar
6 tablespoons cream
6 tablespoons condensed milk

In a kettle, bring the water to a boil. Place the tea in a teapot or glass container. Pour the water over the tea and let steep until bright orange in color, 3 to 5 minutes. Strain into a clean container, such as a pitcher (or, if in tea bags, remove the bags). Add sugar and stir to dissolve. Let cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Fill 6 tall glasses with crushed ice and add tea to 3/4 full. Add 1 tablespoon cream and 1 tablespoon condensed milk to each glass.

Serve with iced-tea spoon so guests can swirl the mixture themselves.

Answer 2

It's similar to Vietnamese iced coffee. What you need is chickory coffee, which can be found at grocery stores, most commonly the Chateau du Monde brand in the orange container. You want to brew this very very strong, like an espresso. Then mix it with sweetened condensed milk, which provides all the creaminess and sweetness. Pour over ice, stir and serve.

Answer 3

look up thai market in your area. there is a thai ice tea mix. i don't know where you at in ca. but here in orange co and la co. we have thai markets.

Answer 4

Iced tea and add condensed milk - the sweet kind.....

Answer 5

the ones i've had were just iced tea coffe creamer and mint and honey

Answer 6

add mint and 1 teaspoon of honey and condenced sweet milk or cream

Answer 7

you can just buy the mix in powder form in asian supermarkets and mix it with hot water when you drink it.