Why is Thai ice tea so good?

Well-frozen black tea is the traditional Thai ice tea and that is the Thai way to drink tea.

As the name implies, it comes from Thailand, where it is known as ÔÇ£Cha YenÔÇØ if contains milk and as ÔÇ£Cha nu yen,ÔÇØ if the drink is prepared without milk.

Thai Ice Tea is a cold drink made with black tea to which other ingredients are added.

Always contains star anise, and some versions include tamarind, cardamom, vanilla, orange blossom, and other spices.

Some sell it already mixed and add even orange or red dye to make it more eye-catching.

Scented with Asian spices and a touch of condensed milk, on an ice layer, it’s sweetly refreshing.

The original recipe is an explosion of calories. Still, we can take it to a diet version as an alternative for those who are committed to a low-calorie diet.

Three types of milk are used for its preparation: evaporated, coconut, and condensed, being together gives it a great taste and a creamy appearance.

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