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April 14, 2016

Coconut Thai Tea

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A delicious blend of spices and a splash of coconut milk gives this iced tea a little something special. This Coconut Thai Tea is free of dairy and refined sugar. Optional bubble tea variation also included!

Homemade Coconut Thai Tea | Bubble tea variation included. Vegan, dairy and refined sugar freeIn the heat of the summer, chilled fresh foods and drinks are what I crave throughout the day. I’ll take that hot coffee on ice, a salad instead of that soup, and a smoothie bowl over that bowl of oatmeal, please and thank you. 

This quick and easy variation of iced tea has quickly become a favorite, not merely for its beauty alone, but for its warm and creamy flavor. You can buy prepackaged Thai tea mixes, but many have weird additives and food coloring added, to give it a vibrant color. This version is much more fresh and made with a delicious blend of exotic spices, including cardamon, cinnamon, anise, and cloves. A splash of vanilla complements the spice, along with the addition of creamy coconut milk. 

Homemade Coconut Thai Tea | Bubble tea variation included. Vegan, dairy and refined sugar free  We enjoy this drink over ice and sometimes even make it into bubble tea by adding tapioca pearls. You can find the pearls in most Asian markets, along with the wide straws which makes drinking them much easier. I included the instructions below, but the pearls are totally optional. The tea tastes the same either way. 😉

Homemade Coconut Thai Tea | Bubble tea variation included. Vegan, dairy and refined sugar freeHomemade Coconut Thai Tea | Bubble tea variation included. Vegan, dairy and refined sugar freeIf you’re not a fan of the spices, leave them out for a vanilla-coconut iced tea. You can also use real cream or half & half if not dairy-free. Enjoy! 

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Coconut Thai Tea (with bubble tea option)


  • Author: Joscelyn Abreu
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
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Description

A delicious blend of spices and a splash of coconut milk gives this iced tea a little something special. Free of dairy and refined sugar. Optional bubble tea variation also included!


Ingredients

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Coconut Thai Tea:

  • 4 cups water
  • 2 whole cloves, optional
  • 1–2 star anise, optional
  • 1–2 smashed cardamom seeds, optional
  • 1 cinnamon stick, optional
  • 8 bags black tea (use 6 teabags for less tea intensity)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 – 1/3 cup maple syrup, organic sugar, honey (not vegan) or another sweetener of choice (add more or less to taste)
  • 1/2 cup full fat coconut milk, mixed well (can also use half & half or cream if not dairy free)
  • 2–3 tablespoons of almond milk or water, to thin out the coconut milk
  • ice
  • tapioca pearls, optional

Tapioca Pearls:

  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 cup tapioca pearls (from Asian market)
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • bubble tea straws

Instructions

Coconut Thai Tea:

  1. Bring water and optional spices (cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, anise) to a boil in a small saucepan on the stove. Remove from heat and add teabags. Let tea steep for 4-5 minutes. Strain teabags and spices. Stir vanilla extract and sweetener (to taste) into the tea and refrigerate until chilled.
  2. To serve, place ice into two glasses and top with cold tea, leaving enough room (1-2 inches from the top) for the milk. Mix in a little almond milk or water to thin out the coconut milk, otherwise the coconut milk may not distribute into the tea very well.
  3. Pour in milk just before serving. Serves two.

To Make Tapioca Pearls:

  1. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium pot. Add dry tapioca pearls and boil until they begin to float at the surface. Turn heat down to medium and cook for 15 minutes, or until soft and plump. Turn off heat, cover with a lid and let sit for 10-15 more minutes, until soft and chewy.
  2. Strain water from the pearls and place into a container. Mix well with 1 tablespoon of water and honey or maple syrup. Use right away, cooked tapioca pearls don’t keep very well.
  3. To add to the tea, place into the glass before adding the ice. Top with tea and milk. Makes two servings.
  • Category: drink, refined sugar free

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  1. Ketomob.co says

    June 27, 2016 at 12:00 pm

    Coconut Thai Tea – Wifemamafoodie is such a great post concerning pdf.

    Reply
  2. Jess @hellotofit says

    April 25, 2016 at 11:19 pm

    Thai tea is so fabulous and refreshing!! I like that you use coconut milk rather than sweetened condensed milk…cuts down on added sugar, no? 🙂 xoxo

    Reply
  3. Manali @ CookWithManali says

    April 18, 2016 at 8:39 pm

    I love bubble tea, thanks for sharing this recipe , definitely trying it!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      April 19, 2016 at 12:18 pm

      Thank you, Manali! Please let me know how you like it, friend! Have a great week!

      Reply
  4. Kimberly/TheLittlePlantation says

    April 16, 2016 at 5:41 am

    You’re really rocking those little videos, aren’t you?! Looks lovely.
    Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      April 16, 2016 at 9:48 pm

      Thank you, friend! They are so much fun to make. Thank you for your encouragement 🙂

      Reply
  5. Raj says

    April 15, 2016 at 7:31 pm

    This tea looks delicious! I’ve been looking for a good bubble/thai tea recipe and it looks like I found it!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      April 16, 2016 at 9:47 pm

      Yes, Raj, this is a great tea. I hope you love it as much as we have 🙂

      Reply
  6. janella panchamsingh says

    April 15, 2016 at 7:05 pm

    This sounds incredible! I think I may need to make it.

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      April 16, 2016 at 9:46 pm

      Thank you. Please let me know if you try it out. Have a great weekend!

      Reply
  7. Susannah says

    April 15, 2016 at 12:39 pm

    This sounds amazing! I’m totally going to make it this weekend!!!!!!!!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      April 16, 2016 at 9:46 pm

      Susannah, please let me know how you like it or if you got a chance to make it. Thank you for your encouragement 🙂

      Reply
  8. Danielle Greco says

    April 15, 2016 at 12:08 pm

    Oh wow this looks delicious!! And your photos are AMAZING! I love thai tea 🙂 And coconut. Great combo
    Danielle | AccordingtoD.com

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      April 16, 2016 at 9:45 pm

      Thank you, Danielle! It does make for a great combo. I hope you get to try it. Have a wonderful weekend!

      Reply
  9. Elizabeth Edgar says

    April 15, 2016 at 8:09 am

    Oh my goodness I love your pictures especially the gif. Which gif animator did you use? I will be pinning this to give this a try! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      April 16, 2016 at 9:44 pm

      Thanks for pinning and for your support! I created the gif in Adobe Photoshop. Do you have Photoshop? If you do, I’d be happy to send you how I put it together step by step.

      Reply
  10. Bree Hogan says

    April 15, 2016 at 3:55 am

    I’m a sucker for anything coconut and this sounds so yummy! I can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      April 16, 2016 at 9:42 pm

      Thanks, Bree. I think you would love it!

      Reply
  11. Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says

    April 15, 2016 at 3:15 am

    Wow wow! I have been looking for a good thai tea recipe for so long, and here we go! This is absolutely divine post, Joscelyn. Can’t wait to try. You have a beautiful weekend!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      April 16, 2016 at 9:41 pm

      You too, Anu. I hope you get a chance to try this out. If you do, please let me know how you like it 🙂

      Reply
  12. Amisha says

    April 14, 2016 at 11:42 pm

    Am loving your videos Joscelyn! This drink looks so refreshing! I love tapioca pearl drinks, I think I am going to try this soon!!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      April 16, 2016 at 9:41 pm

      Thanks, girl! The videos are coming along. I love these types of drinks too. They add such a great twist.

      Reply
  13. kushi says

    April 14, 2016 at 11:16 pm

    I want that right now. Looks so beautiful and YUM!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      April 16, 2016 at 9:39 pm

      Thank you, friend! It was so good!

      Reply
  14. Kaley says

    April 14, 2016 at 4:13 pm

    Oh my goodness I need this in my tummy right now.

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      April 16, 2016 at 9:39 pm

      It was delicious. Thanks for your encouragement!

      Reply
  15. Sandi says

    April 14, 2016 at 4:08 pm

    Definitely have to try this–my son was just asking me about making Thai iced tea today–thanks!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      April 16, 2016 at 9:38 pm

      Thanks Sandi, I hope you get to try it out!

      Reply

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