Vegan Thai Milk Tea
Indulge in the creamy, aromatic delight of Vegan Thai Milk Tea—an irresistible plant-based twist on the classic Thai beverage. This recipe combines robust black tea with fragrant spices like star anise, cardamom, and cinnamon, creating a rich and flavorful base that's gently sweetened with luscious sweetened condensed coconut milk. Coconut milk adds a velvety texture, making this beverage as satisfying as it is dairy-free. Perfectly poured over ice for a refreshing yet indulgent treat, this Vegan Thai Milk Tea is quick to make, taking just 15 minutes from start to finish. Whether you're looking for an elegant afternoon pick-me-up or a unique addition to your vegan tea repertoire, this recipe is a must-try!
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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
Directions
Step 1
In a small pot, bring the water to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the black tea leaves, star anise, cardamom pods, and cinnamon stick to the boiling water.
Step 3
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 4
Turn off the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the tea steep for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Step 5
Strain the tea through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a heat-safe container to remove the tea leaves and spices.
Step 6
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.
Step 7
Fill two glasses with ice cubes.
Step 8
Pour the strained tea over the ice, filling each glass about two-thirds full.
Step 9
Top each glass with the warmed coconut milk mixture, stirring lightly to combine.
Step 10
Serve immediately and enjoy your Vegan Thai Milk Tea!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1014.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 740.6 |
| Total Fat 63.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 54.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 68.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 45.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 27.8g | |
| Protein 7.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 160.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 830.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories