Thai Tea

 

Usually when we speak of Thai tea we are referring to Cha yen. Even though this is most popular Thai tea, there are others such as Nom Yen, Nam Manao or Limeade and Cha Manao. Cha Yen is a milky iced tea. 

Thai Tea or Cha Yen

While here in England we’re pulling out our knits and puffers, I appreciate in other parts of the world that iced tea may still be on the menu. So here is a recipe for Thai Tea or Cha Yen which is a iced tea for you if you're still soaking up the sun! 

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Nom Yen

Thai Tea or Cha Yen Recipe

Here is a recipe for Thai tea which is also known as Cha Yen. The original recipe is made using a semi wild tea leaves called Bai Miang tea leaves which is a version of Assam tea but you can use any black tea.

What you’ll need 

•     2 tablespoons loose-leaf black tea (Ceylon, Assam or Keemun)

•     1 piece star anise

•     1 cinnamon stick

•     ½  tsp ground tamarind

•     1/8  vanilla bean

•     ¼  teaspoon almond extract(optional)

•     1 cup water 

•     1 tbsp sugar

•     1 tbsp sweetened condensed milk

•     2 teaspoons evaporated milk 

•     1 tsp orange blossom water

•     A pinch of  yellow food colouring 

Let’s make it! 

Steep the tea, star anise, cinnamon stick, vanilla bean, tamarind powder, and almond extract (if using) in the boiling water for 5 minutes. Strain and discard solids.

Stir in sugar, food colouring, evaporated milk and orange blossom water. 

Cool to room temperature. 

Line the side of the glass with condensed milk, add ice then pour tea in. 

Enjoy!

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