Thai Iced Tea (Cha Yen)
Strong spiced orange tea poured over ice with a swirl of sweet milk on top.
- Time20 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.25 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 99kcal
- 21.7gcarbs
- 21.5gof which sugars
- 0.8gfat
- 0.5gsaturates
- 1.6gprotein
- 0gfibre
- 0.1gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the Thai tea mix in a heatproof jug and pour over the boiling water.
- 2
Stir and leave to steep for 5 minutes, until deep orange-red.
5 min - 3
Strain through a fine sieve, or a clean tea towel, into a second jug.
- 4
Stir the sugar and condensed milk into the hot tea until dissolved, then leave to cool for 10 minutes.
10 min - 5
Fill two tall glasses with ice and pour in the tea.
- 6
Drizzle the evaporated milk over the top and watch it swirl. Stir before drinking.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
