Thai Iced Tea ชาเย็น (cha yen)

Step 1

Steep the tea leaves in hot off-the-boil water for 5 minutes and then strain through a fine mesh strainer. If you have a french press, steep it in the french press and make the straining process easier!

Step 2

Add the sugar and salt and stir to dissolve. Allow to cool to room temp before making tea so it won't dissolve the ice too much. You can now store this base in the fridge it will last at least a couple of weeks.

Step 3

Pour the Thai tea base into a mixing glass and stir in the condensed milk until dissolved. If the tea base is chilled, it will help to microwave it briefly and bring it to room temp so the condensed milk will dissolve more easily.

Step 4

Pack a serving glass full of ice and then pour the tea on top. Drizzle with the evaporated milk on top and enjoy!

Step 5

Pour the Thai tea base into a mixing glass and stir in more sugar to your taste, if needed. If the tea base is chilled, it will help to microwave it briefly and bring it to room temp so the condensed milk will dissolve more easily.

Step 6

Pack a serving glass full of ice and then pour the tea on top. Drizzle with the half and half on top and enjoy!