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Cha Manao Recipe (Thai Lime Iced Tea)

Cha manao, Thai lime iced tea served in a tall glass with ice and metal straw, surrounded by fresh flowers on a woven coaster.
Thai lime iced tea (cha manao recipe) is a quick and easy drink with a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors—ideal for hot summer days.
Praew
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Cuisine Thai
Course Drinks
Serving Size 2 people

Ingredients

US Customary - EU Metric
  • 3 tbsp Thai tea leaves
  • 1 3/4 cups hot water
  • 6 tbsp white sugar
  • 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • crushed ice, as needed

Instructions

  • Place Thai black tea leaves in a cloth filter.
  • Carefully pour the hot water through the filter into a pitcher.
  • Allow the tea to steep until it reaches a rich, dark color, approx 2 minutes. Then remove the filter and stir in the sugar. Let the tea cool before refrigerating.
  • Once chilled, stir in fresh lime juice.
  • Fill a long drink with crushed ice and pour in your cha manao. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
  • Serve chilled or warm!
Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 0.4mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 36g | Calcium: 0.4mg | Iron: 0.02mg