Product Overview
Thai Iced Black Tea is a classic beverage originating from Thailand, renowned for its rich tea aroma, vibrant orange-red color, and smooth, creamy mouthfeel. It is made from specially selected Thai black tea leaves, often blended with spices such as pandan leaves, star anise, cloves and sugar. Through a unique preparation process, the tea releases a deep, lasting fragrance when brewed. When combined with milk, the tea develops a full, velvety texture, with the tea’s robust flavor harmonizing perfectly with the creamy milkiness, creating a warm and lingering taste that is beloved both in Thai streets and homes.
The characteristic orange-red hue of Thai Iced Black Tea comes from the tea itself and the carefully balanced spices, giving it strong visual appeal. Its flavor is rich and fragrant without bitterness, with the natural creaminess of milk complementing the subtle aromatic notes of the spices. Compared to regular milk tea, Thai Iced Black Tea has a deeper tea flavor, smoother creaminess, and a distinct aromatic profile, providing a multi-layered and exotic taste experience in every sip.
The appeal of Thai Iced Black Tea lies in the perfect combination of its rich fragrance and creamy flavor. It is smooth on the palate, with a lingering aftertaste, while the tea’s robust aroma and the subtle notes of the spices create a multi-dimensional flavor. Whether paired with Thai cuisine or enjoyed on its own, it offers a warm, comforting, and exotic sensory experience. Its vivid color and intense aroma make it not only visually attractive but also a delight to the senses with every sip. It can also be served with tapioca pearls, turning it into Thai bubble tea, which adds a chewy texture and playful element to the drink. Thai iced tea is widely offered in Thai restaurants around the world and is often served chilled.
Brewing Guide: To prepare this tea, start by taking about 15 grams of Thai black tea leaves and brewing them in 300 milliliters of boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes, allowing the tea and spices to fully release their fragrance. Strain the leaves to obtain a strong tea base. Then add two tablespoons of condensed milk and two tablespoons of evaporated milk or coconut milk, stirring until the tea and milk are fully blended. For a cold version, pour the prepared milk tea over a glass filled with ice cubes to make iced Thai milk tea. For a hot version, gently heat the milk tea to about 70°C to preserve its aroma and creamy texture. Brewing time and water temperature can be adjusted to taste, affecting the intensity of the tea aroma.
