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By: Becky Hardin

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Thai Iced Coffeehas quickly become one of our favorite coffee drinks. We have made an alcoholic as well as a non-alcoholic version of this delicious iced coffee recipe, which infuses spices right into the brewing and uses sweetened condensed milk for both sweetener and creamer. The best way to wake up is this dreamy, creamy, Thai Iced Coffee Recipe!

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Why We Love This Thai Iced Coffee Recipe

Even though it’s currently Winter, we’re always in the mood for iced coffee. There’s just something so refreshing about that cold caffeine. We love to drink it year-round, when it’s both hot and cold outside.

  • Easy. It takes minutes to make up this spiced coffee recipe, much quicker than collecting from your local coffee shop!
  • Comforting. Made with cardamom, this coffee is full of wonderfully warming aromas and flavors. This is a great one to cozy up with!
  • Versatile. This recipe is so easy to make exactly to your tastes, make it creamier, boozier, or non-alcoholic.

Boozy Thai Iced Coffee

The great thing about this Thai iced coffee recipe is how good it is any time of day. It makes a great pick-me-up in the morning, or an excellent after-dinner treat. We like to swap out the almond extract for 3 ounces of Amaretto liqueur for a boozy nightcap.

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Serving Suggestions

We love this Thai iced coffee with blueberry sheet pan pancakes, breakfast pizza, chocolate chip banana bars, maple syrup granola, sausage and potato casserole, or chocolate donuts for breakfast.

It also pairs beautifully with a scoop of pumpkin ice cream, a dollop of whipped cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce. We love it alongside Irish bread pudding, ginger cookies, or sticky toffee pudding for dessert.

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More Drink Recipes To Try

  • Bulletproof Coffee
  • Hot Toddy
  • Pumpkin Spice White Russian
  • Apple Cider Mimosas
  • S’mores Martini
  • Caramel Frappuccino
  • Alcoholic Root Beer Float

Notes from the Test Kitchen

  • We love the way the coffee, cardamom, and almond flavors come together in this Thai Iced Coffee. It’s the simple pleasures! Make it non-alcoholic for your first cup of the day, and enjoy the co*cktail version after the day is done. Win-win!
  • If you want even more sweetness than just the sweetened condensed milk is giving you, you can also add sugar to taste. No shame in your game! This is your morning, you make your Thai Iced Coffee however you please!

Recipe

Thai Iced Coffee

4.54 from 30 votes

Author: Becky Hardin

Prep: 5 minutes minutes

Total: 5 minutes minutes

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This Thai iced coffee recipe is perfectly sweet, and can be spiked with amaretto for a co*cktail version.

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

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Ingredients

  • 8 tablespoons strong black coffee grounds
  • 2 teaspoons ground cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract for NON-alcoholic version
  • 3 ounces Amaretto for co*ckTAIL version
  • ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk plus more if desired
  • Crushed ice for serving

Instructions

  • Add the cardamom to the ground coffee. Brew the coffee according to makers instructions.

    8 tablespoons strong black coffee grounds, 2 teaspoons ground cardamom

  • Pour the coffee into a pitcher or large glass. Add the almond extract (or Amaretto for a boozy version), and stir to combine.

    1 teaspoon almond extract, 3 ounces Amaretto

  • Fill four 12-ounce glasses with crushed ice. Pour the coffee into each glass and top each with 1 tablespoon of sweetened condensed milk. Taste and add more sweetened condensed milk if desired.

    ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk, Crushed ice

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Becky’s tips

  • For more sweetness, add sugar to taste.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 70kcal (4%) Carbohydrates: 11g (4%) Protein: 2g (4%) Fat: 2g (3%) Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g Monounsaturated Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 7mg (2%) Sodium: 29mg (1%) Potassium: 200mg (6%) Fiber: 0.3g (1%) Sugar: 11g (12%) Vitamin A: 51IU (1%) Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) Calcium: 63mg (6%) Iron: 0.2mg (1%)

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What is the difference between Thai Iced Coffee and Vietnamese Iced Coffee?

They’re similar, but different. Vietnamese Coffee is typically brewed very strong with a drip apparatus and then sweetened with sweetened condensed milk. The main difference for Thai Iced Coffee is that spices are added directly to the coffee grounds/beans before brewing. In this case we use cardamom!

Can you make it ahead of time?

If you like, you can brew the cardamom coffee and then keep it covered and refrigerated. When ready to serve, pour it over the ice and top with the condensed milk. Don’t pour it over the ice too far ahead of time, as the ice will, melt and dilute the coffee.

Can you make it with instant coffee?

I prefer to use brewed coffee. In a pinch, you can make up some instant coffee and then stir ground cardamom into it.

Meet Becky Hardin

Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.

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Jenn

Posted on 11/15/2020

I am also one that loves tons of cream in my iced coffee but loves black hot coffee. This was perfection, thank you!!!!Thai Iced Coffee Recipe - The Cookie Rookie® (11)

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Becky Hardin

Posted on 11/19/2020

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Yay!! Thanks for sharing, Jenn!

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Cassandra

Posted on 9/21/2019

Interesting. I grew up in the 60’s and remember that lots of people used condensed milk in their drip coffee. It was an American thing and a tasty one at that! Now it’s called Vietnamese coffee lol. Photos are just beautiful. A trip down memory lane.Thai Iced Coffee Recipe - The Cookie Rookie® (12)

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Becky Hardin

Posted on 9/24/2019

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Thanks, Cassandra!

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Reji

Posted on 4/10/2021

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It’s been a Vietnamese thing. We in America gets these ideas or gain popularity from some American or asian americans who brings this here and ripples out throughout the country thinking it came from America. It’s not the case.

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Dave T

Posted on 6/11/2021

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Fully agree with Reji. We need to keep our American ethnocentricity in check and recognize the many great dishes and drinks that come from other cultures.Thai Iced Coffee Recipe - The Cookie Rookie® (13)

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Alisa Rutherford-Bondie

Posted on 7/20/2019

Love getting the recipe but you say about doing a virgin and non virgin version but no where in the recipe do I see where it says what items to use for the non virgin version other then the change of extract flavor. I am not really much of a drinker so would like some help in that area as to what would go well with this so I can serve it right.Thai Iced Coffee Recipe - The Cookie Rookie® (14)

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Drinks&Coolers

Posted on 7/20/2016

This looks fantastic and just what you need after a hard days work. I will be trying this tonight.

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Tony

Posted on 4/26/2016

Can you tell me why this is called a Thai coffee?
Nothing Thai about his coffee.

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Connie

Posted on 4/1/2016

This is the coffee of my dreams, but since I’m the only iced coffee drinker in my family, can I just cut the recipe in fourths, or can I make the full recipe and chill or freeze the extra for later?

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Jessie | Kitschen Cat

Posted on 3/10/2016

Oh my gosh, picking my jaw up off the floor right now and stumbling into the kitchen to make this ASAP.

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rose

Posted on 3/9/2016

Hi! May I ask what is the software you use to edit the recipe! Thank you.

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eat good 4 life

Posted on 3/6/2016

I love Thai tea and the fact that this is spiked is even better!! I need to make this soon!!

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FAQs

What is Thai iced coffee made of? ›

Thai iced coffee is creamy, but with no cream added! We use a combination of sweetened condensed milk (Asia's favourite dairy!) and evaporated milk to achieve a creamy, luxurious body.

Why is Thai iced coffee so strong? ›

The main thing is that the coffee must be very strong because the bitterness of the coffee provides a necessary balance that is tempered with warm spices. Sweetened condensed milk lends richness, body, and, of course, sugar.

What's the difference between Thai iced coffee and Vietnamese iced coffee? ›

Ultimately, both are unique and delicious in their own way, so you should definitely give both a try. Thai iced coffee tends to be milkier, sweeter, and milder as it uses light-medium roast coffee beans. While Vietnamese iced coffee, is stronger as it uses dark-roast robusta coffee.

Does Thai iced coffee have a lot of caffeine? ›

Does Thai Iced Coffee Have Caffeine? Since Thai iced coffee is made using a base of strong coffee, it is a caffeinated drink. To greatly decrease the caffeine, use decaffeinated coffee beans.

What makes Thai coffee so good? ›

The answer lies in the unique combination of geography, traditional farming methods, and meticulous processing techniques. Nestled in the hills of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, Thailand, the climate and soil provide the perfect conditions for growing some of the finest Arabica beans in the world.

What makes Thai iced coffee different? ›

This drink is a rich coffee beverage made with a thick pour of sweetened condensed milk mixed with strong, dark coffee —normally a Thai coffee blend. Thai coffee is often infused with special additions, including cardamom and soybeans. The result is a sweeter, thicker coffee beverage than most others.

What is special about Thai coffee? ›

From Bean to Brew: The Unique Processes of Thailand Coffee Production. Thai coffee is a product of its diverse topography and unique climatic conditions. From seed to cup, every step is part of a meticulously choreographed ballet, resulting in a brew that's as spellbinding as Thailand's cultural pageantry.

Does Thai iced coffee have sugar? ›

Instructions. Brew 4 cups of coffee using an Island coffee mixed with cardamom. Mix in sugar to the coffee and cool in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Stir in condensed and evaporated milk.

What is the difference between Thai iced tea and Thai iced coffee? ›

The Thai Iced Tea is brewed from organic Assam tea that is naturally grown and sourced from northern Thailand, while the Thai Iced Coffee is prepared in the traditional Oliang style, meaning it's prepared from a mixture of coffee, sweetener (monk fruit in this case), and various grains and seeds like cardamom, corn, ...

What does Thai iced coffee taste like? ›

The first time I had Thai iced coffee, my first thought was, “WHAT IS THIS CRACK THAT I'M DRINKING?” No joke. It was love at first taste. It's the creamiest coffee ever. Deliciously sweet, and it basically tastes like coffee ice cream in liquid form.

What is the name of the Thai iced coffee? ›

Oliang (Thai: โอเลี้ยง, pronounced [ʔōːlía̯ŋ], also spelt oleang and olieng), commonly known as Thai iced coffee, is a popular Thai beverage.

Can kids drink Thai tea? ›

Children And Chai

While dieticians and paediatricians agree that herbal tea for children over 2 years old is entirely acceptable, at what age children can start drinking tea is highly debated. The main deterrent is the impact of caffeine.

Is there alcohol in Thai iced coffee? ›

Thai Iced Coffee has quickly become one of our favorite coffee drinks. We have made an alcoholic as well as a non-alcoholic version of this delicious iced coffee recipe, which infuses spices right into the brewing and uses sweetened condensed milk for both sweetener and creamer.

What kind of beans are used for Vietnamese coffee? ›

Most (around 90%) of all coffee grown in Vietnam is of the robusta variety. There are two main varieties of coffee out there: robusta and arabica. It is the same genus, but each of these two is a completely different species.

What makes Thai coffee different? ›

Thai iced coffee is not just made with coffee beans. The coffee beans are a distinct blend of other additives that include corn, soy beans, cardamon, sesame seeds, and rice. The mix can often be found at your local Asian market available in the form of a powder to convention coffee (or you can buy it online here).

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