How to Make Thai Milk Tea at Home (3 Ways) — Chatramue Thai Tea Tutorial

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Thai Tea Leaves (≈14 g, ChaTraMue brand or any strong Thai tea blend)
• 200 ml Water (Hot water, about 95 °C for pour‑over; use filtered water for best flavor)
• 20 ml Condensed Milk (Sweetened condensed milk, 1 Tbsp per cup)
• 20 ml Evaporated Milk (Canned evaporated milk, 1 Tbsp per cup)
• 40 ml Non‑Dairy Creamer (Regular coffee‑mate style creamer, used in the classic version)
• 10 g Granulated Sugar (≈2 tsp, adds sharper sweetness to the classic version)
• 15 ml Simple Sugar Syrup (1:1 sugar to water boiled, optional for smooth version and latte)
• 100 ml Fresh Milk (Whole milk preferred for latte; any milk works)
• as needed Ice (Fill 22‑oz cup to chill the drink)
• as desired Milk Foam (Frothed milk for premium presentation (optional))

Instructions

1. Make Milk Syrup

   In a small bowl whisk together 20 ml condensed milk and 20 ml evaporated milk until smooth; set aside.

   Time: PT5M

2. Prepare Simple Sugar Syrup (optional)

   Combine equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, stir until dissolved, then cool.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 100°C

3. Measure Thai Tea

   Place 2 Tbsp (≈14 g) Thai tea leaves into the pour‑over dripper for each 22‑oz cup you will make.

   Time: PT1M

4. Set Up Pour‑Over

   Position the dripper over a large measuring cup or bowl and wet the filter with a little hot water to rinse and pre‑heat.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: 95°C

5. Bloom the Tea

   Pour about 30 ml of hot water over the tea leaves, let sit for 5 seconds to release aroma, then pause.

   Time: PT30S

   Temperature: 95°C

6. Complete Pour‑Over Brew

   Continue pouring the remaining 170 ml hot water in alternating high and low streams, completing about five pours total, until you have ~150 ml brewed tea.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: 95°C

7. Collect Brewed Tea

   Allow the tea to fully drip through; you should have a deep amber liquid ready for mixing.

   Time: PT30S

8. Classic Drink – Creamer & Granulated Sugar

   Add 40 ml non‑dairy creamer (or the milk syrup) and 10 g granulated sugar to the brewed tea, stir until fully dissolved.

   Time: PT1M

9. Smooth Drink – Milk Syrup & Sugar Syrup

   Stir in 60 ml milk syrup (30 ml condensed + 30 ml evaporated) and 15 ml simple sugar syrup into the brewed tea; mix well.

   Time: PT1M

10. Thai Tea Latte

    If you prefer a latte, steep 2 Tbsp tea leaves in 100 ml hot water for 5 minutes (or use a quick pour‑over). In a separate glass combine 30 ml milk syrup, 100 ml fresh milk, and optional 15 ml sugar syrup; stir, then pour the brewed tea over the milk mixture. Top with frothed milk if desired.

    Time: PT7M

    Temperature: 95°C

11. Serve Over Ice

    Fill each 22‑oz glass with ice, pour the prepared drink over the ice, and enjoy immediately.

    Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

4 g

Carbohydrates

35 g

Fat

9 g

Fiber

0 g