What is Thai tea made of?

What is Thai tea made of?

Thai Tea is is made from strongly-brewed black tea, often spiced with ingredients such as star anise, crushed tamarind, cardamom, and occasionally others as well (often making this beverage a favorite among masala chai tea fans). This brew is then sweetened with sugar and sweetened condensed milk, and served over ice.

How do you make Thai tea from scratch?

Steps to Make It Steep the tea, star anise, cardamom, optional cinnamon stick, vanilla bean, tamarind powder, and almond extract in the boiling water for 5 minutes. Strain the tea. Stir in the sugar and sweetened condensed milk until both are completely dissolved. Fill two tall glasses with ice.

Why is Thai tea Orange?

The rich orange color of the tea is from food coloring. You see, most all Thai Iced Tea blends contain orange (or yellow) dye that makes for the coloring you see when the Thai tea is completed.

Is Thai tea healthy?

Thai tea has caffeine, which is a stimulant. The combination of caffeine and antioxidants in Thai tea helps boost your metabolism, so your body will burn calories more quickly. Drinking this and engaging in moderate exercise will lead to weight loss and an overall healthier you!