This vegan Thai iced tea is the ultimate ice-cold summer drink you don't want to miss. Refreshing, lightly spiced, and beautifully creamy!

3 glasses of thai iced tea filled with iced cubes

What Is Thai Iced Tea?

Thai iced tea is a traditional cold drink from Thailand, typically made with a special Thai black tea mix and served over lots of ice with sweetened condensed milk. The result is a bold, slightly spiced tea with a rich, creamy finish.

Since there's no perfect non-dairy alternative to condensed milk, this vegan version uses oat milk for creaminess while keeping the drink light and refreshing. The sugar is also reduced compared to the traditional version, making it a slightly healthier everyday treat.

Tip: If you love the classic layered look, use full-fat coconut milk - just keep in mind that it will add a noticeable coconut flavor.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • Perfect summer refresher: Ice-cold, lightly sweet, and incredibly cooling on hot days.
  • Easy & homemade: Made with regular black tea and simple spices you may already have at home.
  • Vegan-friendly: No condensed milk needed - just creamy plant-based milk.
  • Customizable: Adjust sweetness, spices, and milk to your taste.
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Ingredients

  • Black tea: The base of the drink. Regular black tea works perfectly if you don't have Thai tea mix.
  • Sugar: Sweetens the tea. Feel free to adjust the amount to your taste.
  • Cardamom pod: Adds a warm, aromatic note. Lightly crushing it releases more flavor.
  • Star anise: Gives the tea its signature subtle licorice-like aroma.
  • Cloves: Add depth and warmth to the spice blend.
  • Oat milk: Creamy and neutral, making it the best plant-based milk for this recipe.
  • Ice cubes: Essential for serving the tea extra cold and refreshing.

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How To Make

  1. Add sugar, crushed cardamom pod, star anise, cloves, and black tea bags to a pot.
brown sugar, start anise, cardamom, and cloves in a glass bottle
  1. Pour the boiling water over and let the tea steep for about 5 minutes, then remove the tea bags.
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  1. Allow the tea to cool at room temperature for about 1 hour, leaving the spices in to infuse.
  2. Remove the spices, divide the tea between 2 large glasses (or 3 smaller ones), add plenty of ice cubes, and top with oat milk. Stir and enjoy immediately.

Variations & Tips

  • Sweeter version: Double the amount of sugar for a more traditional Thai iced tea flavor.
  • Make ahead: Prepare the tea a day in advance and store it in the fridge. Assemble with ice and milk just before serving.
  • Milk options: Oat milk works best, but light coconut milk or soy milk are good alternatives. Nut milks are not recommended, as their flavor can overpower the tea.
  • Layered look: Pour the milk slowly over the ice for a beautiful layered effect before stirring.

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Vegan Thai Iced Tea

This vegan Thai iced tea is the ultimate ice-cold summer drink you don't want to miss. Refreshing, lightly spiced, and beautifully creamy!
By: Aline Cueni
Servings: 2
calories :91kcal
Prep :10 minutes
Cook :5 minutes
Cooling Time :1 hour
Total :15 minutes

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Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 2 tea bags black tea, use 4 for an extra strong tea
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, or coconut blossom sugar
  • 2 star anise
  • 2 cloves
  • 1 cardamom pod, crushed
  • ½ cup oat milk, or light coconut milk, soy milk
  • a handful ice cubes

Instructions
 

  • Bring the water to the boil and add the tea, sugar, and spices. Let the tea bags steep for 5 minutes and remove them afterward. 
  • Let the tea (leave the spices inside) cool down on your countertop for about one hour.
  • Remove the spices and divide the tea between two large glasses. Add enough ice cubes and fill each glass with oat milk. 

Notes

  • Double the amount of sugar for a sweeter Thai iced tea.
  • Prepare the tea one day in advance and store it in the fridge (you can leave the spices inside for a stronger taste).

Nutrition

Calories :91kcal
carbohydrates :20g
Protein :1g
sugar :18g

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4 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    I LOVED this recipe!!
    So delicious and honestly,
    I actually like it MUCH BETTER than what they serve at Thai restaurants.
    The freshness of all the ingredients combined make ALL THE DIFFERENCE.
    I followed this recipe for a Thai meal I made and EVERYONE raved about it.
    This is a recipe to KEEP!!

    Reply

    1. Hi Rubi, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kind comment! I am so glad to hear that the recipe was a hit! 💕

      Reply

  2. 5 stars
    I made this tea, and it was simply amazing. I was craving low-calorie Thai tea, and luckily I came across this recipe. If you wanted to have a stronger tea, then use three tea bags, and make the tea in advance and store it in the fridge overnight. I will be making this tea more often, and thank you so much for this amazing recipe.

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