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Thai Tea
Ice Cream Recipe: Creamy Scoop For International Tea Day

4 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
10
Ingredients
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Inspired by the cherished cha yen (Thai iced tea), Thai Tea Ice Cream recipe is a show‑stopper thanks to its aromatic, creamy texture and distinctive orange colour. Thai tea, made from a combination of spices, sweetened condensed milk, and strong black tea, is a popular drink both on the street and in restaurants across the globe. Bringing these flavours into a frozen dessert creates a delightful global experience, ideal for International Tea Day or whenever you’re craving a unique scoop. The first step is to steep the Thai tea leaves in a mixture of heated milk and cream to release the flavour and colour. Egg yolks and condensed milk give the custard base its rich texture and taste, which is at once sweet, slightly smoky, and very comforting. This Thai tea ice cream recipe, whether made in an ice cream maker or through the no‑churn method, is sure to be the highlight of your next dinner party or summer gathering.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
3 tbspThai tea leaves
1 cupWhole milk
1 cupDouble cream
½ cupSweetened condensed milk
¼ cupCaster sugar
4Egg yolks
Pinch ofsalt
½ tspVanilla extract (optional)
optionalToasted coconut
optionalChopped nuts

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Steep the Tea

In a saucepan, heat the milk and cream until they barely begin to boil. After 10 minutes of steeping, take the pot from the heat and add the Thai tea leaves. To get all the aroma and colour from the leaves, crush and strain them.

Step 1
Step 1: Steep the Tea
10 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Make the Custard
10 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Flavour & Chill
5 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Churn or Freeze
20-30 minutes (plus freezing)

FAQs

Thai tea leaves give it its taste by imparting earthy, spicy undertones. It makes a one-of-a-kind orange colour and flavour when mixed with condensed milk.