Knowra Thai tea Thai tea Thai tea is a sweet, strongly brewed tea drink, commonly flavored with spices, sweetened with condensed milk, and served over ice. Its vivid orange color is characteristic of many modern versions.
Assam tea : A robust black tea made from Camellia sinensis var. assamica, a tea plant native to Assam, India. Its strong, malty brew stands up to Thai tea’s sweeteners and milk.
Black tea : Tea made from leaves that are fully oxidized before drying, producing a dark infusion. Thai tea is typically built on a strong black-tea infusion.
Cha yen : The Thai name for iced tea, commonly used for the sweet orange Thai tea served with milk. This is the familiar iced, milky style most often meant by Thai tea.
Thailand : A country in Southeast Asia with regional cultures and a long history of tea and coffee consumption. Thai tea is associated with Thailand, where iced tea is a familiar drink.
Star anise : A spice made from the star-shaped fruit of an East Asian evergreen tree, with a licorice-like aroma. It is one of the spices commonly used to flavor Thai tea.
Tea brewing : The extraction of soluble compounds from tea leaves by steeping them in water. A concentrated brew retains its tea flavor after milk and ice are added.
Cha manao : A Thai iced tea prepared with lime and sugar, usually without milk. Its citrus and lack of dairy offer a distinct alternative to creamy Thai tea.
Thai diaspora : Communities of Thai people living outside Thailand and maintaining connections to Thai culture. Thai restaurants and communities have helped introduce the drink abroad.
Sweetened condensed milk : Cow’s milk concentrated by removing water and sweetened with sugar. It gives many versions their creamy texture and concentrated sweetness.
Milk tea : Tea combined with milk or a milk substitute, served hot or cold. Thai tea is a regional, spiced and often vividly colored form of milk tea.
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