Authentic Thai Tea Recipe (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!
Equipment
- Kettle or small saucepan
Ingredients
- 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
- 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.
- While the tea is still hot, stir in the sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk until fully combined.
- 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!
Notes
- Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
- I use this Thai tea mix.
Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 118mg | Potassium: 339mg | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 257IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 278mg | Iron: 0.2mg
