By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 10
228 cal · 20 min
Thai Hot Black Tea
Recipe GLPRb1c733b3a41dbe
A traditional Thai black tea sweetened with caster sugar and served hot or cold. This aromatic beverage features the distinctive warm spice profile of Thai tea powder with a smooth, naturally sweet finish. Perfect for any time of day.
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Ingredients
5 tablespoons Thai tea powder
50 tablespoons caster sugar
1 gallon hot water
Directions
Bring 1 gallon of water to a boil in a large pot.
Add the Thai tea powder to the boiling water and stir well to combine.
Add the caster sugar and stir continuously until the sugar dissolves completely.
Serve the tea hot in cups for an authentic warm beverage experience.
Alternatively, allow the tea to cool slightly, then pour over ice cubes in glasses for a refreshing cold version.
Comments
Thai tea powder is not stocked at the big Charlotte chains—Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Publix, Walmart, ALDI, or Kroger—and you'll need to make a special trip to an Asian grocery like Lee's Oriental or a specialty tea shop. The ingredient list is elegantly simple and cheap once you have the powder, running roughly $0.30 to $0.50 per serving depending on how strong you brew it. The stated 20 minutes is honest for steeping and cooling, though serving it hot means it's a same-night drink with no reheating. This works perfectly for a large gathering or a weekend project, but the hunting for Thai tea powder is a real friction point for weeknight spontaneity.
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