Keto Traditional Thai Tea
Take a flavorful journey to Thailand with this Keto Traditional Thai Tea, a refreshing twist on the beloved classic tailored for low-carb lifestyles. Crafted with authentic Thai tea leaves, aromatic spices like star anise, whole cloves, and cinnamon, this keto-friendly recipe delivers bold, exotic flavors balanced by the creamy richness of heavy cream and almond milk. Sweetened naturally with erythritol or monk fruit, this indulgent beverage is perfect for serving iced on a sunny afternoon, while staying true to keto guidelines. With just 20 minutes needed from prep to serve, this easy-to-make drink is ideal for impressing guests or enjoying a guilt-free treat at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Black tea leaves (Thai tea leaves preferred)
- 2.5 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground star anise
- 2 pieces Whole cloves
- 1 piece Cinnamon stick
- 0.5 cups Heavy cream
- 0.5 cups Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup Ice cubes
Instructions
Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Add the black tea leaves, erythritol or monk fruit sweetener, ground star anise, whole cloves, and cinnamon stick to the boiling water.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
Strain the tea through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a heatproof container to remove the solids.
Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate small saucepan, gently heat the heavy cream and unsweetened almond milk over low heat until warm, but not boiling.
Fill two tall glasses with ice cubes and pour the brewed tea evenly into each glass, filling them about 3/4 full.
Top each glass with the warm cream and almond milk mixture, pouring it over the back of a spoon for a layered effect if desired.
Stir gently to combine before serving. Enjoy your keto-friendly Thai tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
436 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.6 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.2 g | 121% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 132 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.9 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 279 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 65 mg | 1% | |
*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.
