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Cha Manao Recipe (Thai Lime Iced Tea)

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.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 139 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Thai

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons Thai tea leaves
  • 13.5 fluid ounces hot water
  • 6 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1.7 fluid ounce fresh lime juice
  • crushed ice

Instructions

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  1. Place Thai black tea leaves in a cloth filter.
  2. Carefully pour the hot water through the filter into a pitcher.
  3. 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.
  4. Once chilled, stir in fresh lime juice.
  5. 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!

Nutrition Information

Calories 139kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Fat 0.1g (0%) Sodium 0.4mg (0%) Potassium 1mg (0%) Sugar 36g (72%) Calcium 0.4mg (0%) Iron 0.02mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 139

% Daily Value*

Calories 139kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Fat 0.1g 0%
Sodium 0.4mg 0%
Potassium 1mg 0%
Sugar 36g 72%
Calcium 0.4mg 0%
Iron 0.02mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.