Heart-Healthy Traditional Thai Tea
Sip your way to wellness with this Heart-Healthy Traditional Thai Tea, a delicious twist on the classic beverage that's perfect for those looking to enjoy bold, exotic flavors while prioritizing their heart health. Infused with aromatic loose Thai black tea leaves, a hint of warm cardamom, and a comforting cinnamon stick, this recipe embraces the essence of Thai tea while swapping out heavy cream for unsweetened almond milk and light coconut milk. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup or honey for a vegan-friendly option, this refreshing treat is served over crushed ice for a cooling finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's an ideal pick-me-up that delivers flavor without compromise. Perfect as a midday refreshment or a complement to your favorite Southeast Asian dishes, this guilt-free Thai tea will delight your taste buds and support your health goals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Loose Thai black tea leaves
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cardamom
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 cups Boiling water
- 1 cups Unsweetened almond milk
- 0.25 cups Coconut milk (light, canned)
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup (or honey, if not vegan)
- 1 cups Crushed ice
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring the 2 cups of boiling water to a gentle boil.
Add the loose Thai black tea leaves, ground cardamom, and cinnamon stick to the boiling water. Stir gently and let it simmer on low heat for 3–5 minutes for a rich, infused flavor.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Strain the tea mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a heatproof bowl or large measuring cup to remove the tea leaves and spices.
In the same saucepan, combine the unsweetened almond milk and light coconut milk. Warm it on low heat for 2–3 minutes, then whisk in the maple syrup (or honey). Remove from heat.
Divide the crushed ice evenly into two glasses.
Pour the strained tea mixture into the glasses, filling them halfway.
Top off each glass with the warmed almond and coconut milk mixture, stirring gently to combine.
Enjoy immediately as a refreshing beverage, perfect for heart-conscious individuals seeking a flavorful take on the traditional Thai tea.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
185 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.8 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 161 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.1 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.1 g | ||
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 482 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 221 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
