How to Make Thai Tea (Cha Yen)
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How to Make Thai Tea (Cha Yen)
Description
How to Make Thai Tea (Cha Yen) uses Thai tea powder brewed by steeping directly in hot water for a brief period to avoid bitterness. The brew is then sweetened with evaporated milk and sweetened condensed milk, dissolving fully while the tea is still hot. Served over crushed ice, this method preserves the tea's vivid color and delivers a smooth and creamy texture. The combination of sweetened milks and strong brewed tea creates a distinctive balance of sweetness and tea flavor. This drink is popular for its vibrant orange color and cool refreshment.
The steeping technique is key to preventing over-extraction and bitterness. Using a cloth strainer focuses the infusion. Adjusting the ratio of condensed and evaporated milk allows for customizing sweetness and creaminess. The recipe recommends adding additional evaporated milk when serving, offering an option to modulate creaminess after chilling. This tea works well as a refreshing beverage alongside Asian meals or as a standalone treat. The crushed ice enhances the drink’s texture and cooling effect.
For best results, ensure the Thai tea powder is of intended quality. The inclusion of a nutrition card indicates consideration of dietary information, useful for mindful consumption. The tea brewing is fairly straightforward, requiring no special equipment besides a strainer and glass. The short steep time highlights controlling the flavor development precisely. This recipe intends to deliver a recognizable Thai street drink experience in home kitchens.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Thai tea powder see notes
- 1/2 cup water hot
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- ice for a chilled drink, crushed
Instructions
- Place your Thai tea mix into a cloth strainer. Hold the strainer over a glass for brewing.
- Pour your hot water over the Thai tea leaves in the strainer, allowing the tea to steep directly into the glass. Allow the tea to steep for about 2–3 minutes. Avoid steeping for too long, as this can make your tea bitter.
- Once the tea has steeped, remove the strainer with the leaves. While the tea is still hot, add sugar, sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk, stirring until fully dissolved.
- To serve, fill glasses with ice to the brim. Pour the brewed tea over the ice, leaving some room at the top for additional milk if desired. Top off with evaporated milk and stir.
Notes
- Use a cloth strainer to brew for cleaner tea infusion and easier removal of tea leaves.
- Steep the tea for only 2–3 minutes to prevent bitterness in the final drink.
- Serve the tea over plenty of crushed ice to chill it effectively and maintain texture.
- Adjust the amount of evaporated and condensed milk to taste for creaminess and sweetness.
- The nutrition information provided serves as a guideline for this drink's calorie and sweetener content.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 213 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 213kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 118mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 339mg | 7% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 257IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 278mg | 28% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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