Although Thai iced tea is considered iconic and fundamental to Thai cuisine by most Americans, it is actually only necessary for Thai food prepared in the United States.
Indeed, it's a typical street dish in Thailand, but much of its appeal to American visitors comes from that fact.
tter how popular it grew, Thai iced tea, or Cha Yen, is unquestionably one of the best drinks to sip on a hot day.
Thai iced tea, which is made of Thai tea blend steeped in boiling water with sugar, filtered, poured over ice, and finished with evaporated milk,
the ideal summertime beverage to go with any hot meal
1. Bring water to a boil. In a large pitcher, combine boiling water, Thai tea mix, and sugar. Let steep 15 minutes.
1. Strain tea using a fine mesh strainer, pressing on the tea leaves to extract all of the liquid. Chill until cold, at least 2 hours.
1. When ready to serve, pour tea over ice and add 2 tablespoons of evaporated milk to each glass.
Thai Tea Mix: Thai tea mix always contains black tea mixed with spices such as star anise, cardamom, and vanilla, although the specific additions can vary between mixes.