Vegan Thai Milk Tea
Indulge in the rich and aromatic flavors of Vegan Thai Milk Tea, a plant-based twist on the classic Thai beverage that’s both refreshing and creamy. This recipe combines robust black tea with fragrant spices like star anise, cardamom, and cinnamon for a distinctively bold flavor profile. Sweetened condensed coconut milk and unsweetened coconut milk deliver a luscious creaminess that complements the spiced tea base beautifully. Perfectly served over ice for a refreshing sip, this dairy-free alternative is quick to prepare, ready in just 15 minutes, and ideal for satisfying your Thai tea cravings without compromising on taste or texture. Whether enjoyed as an afternoon pick-me-up or a delightful dessert drink, Vegan Thai Milk Tea is sure to become a staple in your vegan recipe collection.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons black tea leaves
- 2 cups water
- 2 pieces star anise
- 2 pieces cardamom pods (slightly crushed)
- 1 stick cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup coconut milk (unsweetened)
- 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed coconut milk
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
In a small pot, bring the water to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Add the black tea leaves, star anise, cardamom pods, and cinnamon stick to the boiling water.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Turn off the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the tea steep for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Strain the tea through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a heat-safe container to remove the tea leaves and spices.
In a separate small pot, gently heat the coconut milk and sweetened condensed coconut milk over low heat, whisking to combine. Remove from heat once warmed through.
Fill two glasses with ice cubes.
Pour the strained tea over the ice, filling each glass about two-thirds full.
Top each glass with the warmed coconut milk mixture, stirring lightly to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Vegan Thai Milk Tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
741 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.4 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.1 g | 270% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 68 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.8 g | ||
| Protein | 7.7 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 160 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 831 mg | 18% | |
*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.
