Have you ever tried Thai Green Tea? With a flavor similar to the classic orange Thai tea and a color like matcha, this is my current favorite beverage. You can serve hot or cold, with boba or on its own, and making at home allows you to easily adjust the strength, sweetness, and milk to your personal preferences. It is difficult to find restaurants that serve, but customizing at home makes it cheaper, with less sugar, and better than restaurants! Here is how I make mine at home:
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The Thai Green Tea Leaves
It is important to use good tea leaves. One of the best options is pictured below. It is a little harder to find in store – only a few Asian grocery stores carry the tea leaves and brand, so we always pick up a bag when we see it on the shelf. You can also order online (Amazon Link).
Single Serving Recipe
For a single serving, I like to use a French Press. This mini one is my favorite, but you can also use a mug or measuring glass – just make sure to strain out the leaves before consuming! I usually drink this version hot, but you can also pour over ice for a quick iced Thai tea!
Large Batch recipe
My family also loves to make a large batch of Thai green tea rather than a single serving. We keep a pitcher of the concentrated tea in the fridge, and in the mornings everyone can individually make their own glass. Again, the amount of tea and water you use can vary based on personal preference. I usually don’t even measure, but the recipe below can be used as a guide for strong, rich tea.
Troubleshooting
- To make stronger tea, add more tea leaves, don’t steep for longer! I am guilty of often over-steeping, but this can lead to a sour taste.
- If you over-steep, no worries! Your tea can still be saved. You can add more water, milk, and sugar to balance the sour flavor. I usually start by adding extra sugar, and then will balance with milk after. Not ideal, but it does the job so you don’t waste your tea!
- If you use a strainer instead of a tea cloth, make sure to double strain your tea. If you don’t, small sediment like tea leaves can make your tea a little gritty. I like to pour slowly, and I avoid mixing before pouring! The “sediment” will settle to the bottom, and mixing will agitate and make it harder to separate.
- If the tea is too bitter or strong for you, add more water to dilute, or use less tea leaves when brewing. In an individual cup, you can also just add more milk, sugar, or ice!
Alternatives
- Milk – I usually use whole milk or half and half, but other options include coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, or even a milk substitute for the lactose intolerant!
Storage
I like to store the tea in a bottle or pitcher in the fridge, without the milk added. This will help your tea last longer, since dairy tends to spoil faster than your tea will without it.
Thai Green Tea
Ingredients
Single serving
- 1 cup water
- 1.5 tbsp Thai tea leaves
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 cup half and half (or whole milk, coconut milk, or dairy/substitute of your choice)
Large Batch
- 6 cups water
- 1 cup Thai tea leaves
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup half and half (or whole milk, coconut milk, or dairy/substitute of your choice)
Instructions
Single serving
- Add your Thai tea leaves to a French press. (see note above on straining if you don't have one).
- Add hot water (simmering, not quite boiling). I like to use an electric kettle to heat my water.
- Steep for 3 minutes, then strain.
- Add sugar (and ice, if desired) and enjoy!
Large Batch
- Heat water until simmering, then add your tea leaves.
- Let simmer for 3 minutes, then turn off the heat. Let cool and steep for about 30 minutes.
- Strain, using a tea cloth or strainer. (see note above on straining).
- Add your sugar, and let completely cool if storing in fridge.
- Serve hot, over ice, or store in the fridge to drink later!
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