A wonderfully refreshing and sweet iced tea, Thai Iced Tea is a popular beverage known for its vibrant orange color and creamy texture. This version offers a delicious dairy-free alternative, perfect for those with dietary restrictions or simply looking for a plant-based treat.
Dairy-Free Thai Iced Tea
A wonderfully refreshing and sweet iced tea, Thai Iced Tea is a popular beverage known for its vibrant orange color and creamy texture. This version offers a delicious dairy-free alternative, perfect for those with dietary restrictions or simply looking for a plant-based treat.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Thai tea mix or strong black tea leaves
- 4 cups hot water
- 0.5 cup coconut sugar or maple syrup or agave nectar to taste
- 0.5 cup full-fat coconut milk or almond milk for serving
- 4 cups ice for serving
Instructions
- Brew your Thai tea using 4 tablespoons of Thai tea mix or strong black tea leaves with 4 cups of hot water. Steep for 5-7 minutes until strong.
- Strain the tea leaves and discard them, leaving a concentrated tea base.
- While the tea is still warm, stir in 0.5 cup of coconut sugar, maple syrup, or agave nectar until fully dissolved and sweetened to your preference.
- Allow the sweetened tea to cool completely to room temperature, then refrigerate until thoroughly chilled (at least 1 hour).
- To serve, fill glasses with 4 cups of ice. Pour the chilled Thai tea over the ice, leaving about an inch from the top. Drizzle or pour a generous amount of 0.5 cup full-fat coconut milk or almond milk over the tea. Stir gently before enjoying.
Notes
Adjust sweetness to taste. For a richer flavor, let the tea steep longer. Serve over crushed ice for the best experience. Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
