Description
Cool refreshment meets Thai street beverage in this zesty iced thai tea limeade recipe. Lime’s tartness balances sweet tea’s richness, creating a perfect summer drink for adventurous palates. Blend, sip, and enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (120 ml) iced Thai tea
- ½ cup (120 ml) full-fat coconut milk
- ½ cup (120 ml) lime juice
- ¼ cup (60 ml) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup (100 g) sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml) water
- ¼ cup (60 ml) sliced lemongrass stalks
- 2 star anise pods
- 2 whole cardamom pods
- 2 whole cloves
Instructions
- Tea Preparation: Brew Thai tea according to package instructions, ensuring a deep, aromatic infusion. Allow to cool completely to room temperature.
- Ice Foundation: Fill a tall glass with crushed ice, creating a frosty base for the vibrant beverage.
- Liquid Composition: Pour cooled Thai tea over ice, then blend in coconut milk and sweetened condensed milk, stirring to create a creamy, amber-hued mixture.
- Flavor Enhancement: Squeeze fresh lime juice into the mixture, introducing a tangy citrus dimension. Infuse with warming spices like star anise, cardamom, and whole cloves for depth.
- Lemongrass Syrup Crafting: In a saucepan, dissolve sugar in water over medium heat. Remove from stove, add lemongrass stalks, and steep for 30 minutes to develop a delicate, aromatic syrup.
- Final Assembly: Strain lemongrass from syrup, then incrementally add to the tea mixture, adjusting sweetness to taste. Thoroughly mix to ensure a harmonious blend of flavors.
- Presentation: Garnish with a lime wedge or lemongrass stalk, creating a visually appealing and sophisticated drink that tantalizes both the palate and the eyes.
Notes
- Brew Precisely: Follow package instructions carefully to extract maximum flavor and prevent bitterness in Thai tea.
- Chill Thoroughly: Allow tea to cool completely before mixing to maintain optimal taste and prevent dilution.
- Balance Sweetness: Add lemongrass syrup gradually, tasting as you go to achieve the perfect personalized sweetness level.
- Spice Infusion: Experiment with warming spices like star anise and cardamom to elevate the drink’s complexity and depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg