Thai Tea
Thai Tea ($6.50) is one of our most recognizable drinks thanks to its deep orange color and rich, sweet flavor. It follows the standard powder-based milk-tea pattern: non-dairy creamer plus Thai Milk Tea Powder over an Earl Grey black tea base.
No Condensed or Evaporated Milk
Do not use sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, dairy milk, or alternative milk in Thai Tea. Thai Tea is not an exception to the standard milk-tea build.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Regular | Large |
|---|---|---|
| Non-dairy creamer powder | 2 scoops | 3 scoops |
| Thai milk tea powder | 2 scoops | 3 scoops |
| Earl Grey black tea base | Standard amount for cup size | Standard amount for cup size |
| Ice | Standard fill | Standard fill |
| Boba | Standard portion | Standard portion |
Step-by-Step: Iced Thai Tea
Thai Tea is a standard milk tea; the full build is on How Every Drink Is Built.
- Add boba or the ordered topping to the customer cup.
- Brew Earl Grey in the brew cup: hot water to 200 (regular) or 300 (large).
- In the mixing cup: 2 scoops each of non-dairy creamer and Thai milk tea powder for a regular, or 3 scoops each for a large, plus the ordered sugar.
- Strain in the tea and mix until the color is even. Check for clumps before adding ice.
- Ice, top up to 500 / 600, mix, pour, lid and serve.
Brew Per Cup
Prepare Thai Tea per cup, to order. Do not make or store a batch ahead of the shift.
Quality Check
The finished drink should be a consistent creamy, deep orange with no dry powder or pale creamer clumps. If the color or texture is off, verify that the correct Thai milk tea powder was used and that both powders were measured with the correct scoop count.
Hot Thai Tea
Use the same regular/large powder ratio for a hot Thai Tea. Skip the ice, prepare the hot base for the ordered size, mix thoroughly, and serve in a hot cup. Boba is optional for hot drinks; ask the customer whether they want it.
Adjusting Sweetness
Use the standard sweetener control for the customer's requested sweetness. Do not change the non-dairy creamer or Thai powder scoop count and do not substitute condensed or evaporated milk.
Topping Pairings
Thai Tea comes with free tapioca boba by default. These toppings also pair well if the customer wants to customize:
| Topping | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Sea Salt Cream Cap | The salty-sweet contrast complements the rich tea |
| Coffee Jelly | Adds a mild coffee note that plays well with the spiced tea |
| Lychee Jelly | Light, fruity contrast to the heavy, creamy base |
Common Mistakes
| Mistake | Result | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Using the wrong powdered mix | Wrong color and flavor | Always use Thai milk tea powder |
| Using condensed, evaporated, or liquid milk | Incorrect recipe and consistency | Use non-dairy creamer powder only |
| Using the wrong scoop count | Drink is too weak or too heavy | Use 2 + 2 regular or 3 + 3 large |
| Powder is not fully blended | Dry clumps and uneven color | Blend until completely smooth |
| Too much ice | Watered-down flavor after the ice melts | Use the standard ice fill |
Storage Notes
- Thai milk tea powder: Keep sealed, dry, and clearly labeled.
- Non-dairy creamer powder: Keep sealed and dry with the correct measuring scoop.
- Do not prepare or store Thai Tea concentrate in advance.
Last updated: August 2026