Thai · drink
Thai Iced Tea (Cha Yen)
Thai Iced Tea (Cha Yen) reads sweetness 6.2 and richness 2.5 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Thai drink, about 10 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 0.6 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 6.2 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.3 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.0 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 2.6 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 0.3 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 6.2 · Richness 2.5 · Umami 0.6
What's in it (5)
- 4 tbsp Thai black tea mix
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 3 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 2 cups ice
Time & effort: about 10 min (5 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 39.3 kcal, 0.6 g protein, 0.7 g fat, 8 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Steep Thai tea mix in boiling water for five minutes, sweeten generously with sugar, and strain.
- Pour over a tall glass packed with ice.
- Slowly pour condensed milk and then evaporated milk over the top without stirring so layers form.
- Stir before drinking.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.