Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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1
servings
1 tbsp

Thai Tea Leaves

loose leaf

1 cup

Milk or Half and Half

1 cup

Thai Tea

chilled

1 cup

Root Beer

1 unit

Ice Cubes

Step 1
~18 min

Bring milk or cream to a boil.

Step 2
~18 min

Turn off heat.

Step 3
~18 min

Add thai tea leaves.

Step 4
~18 min

Cover and let steep for a few hours.

Step 5
~18 min

Strain through a fine strainer and reserve thai tea.

Step 6
~18 min

Chill until cold.

Step 7
~18 min

To a glass or mug, add ice.

Step 8
~18 min

Add root beer.

Step 9
~18 min

Add chilled thai tea.

Step 10
~18 min

Stir well.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of thai tea and root beer to your taste.

For a richer float, use ice cream instead of ice cubes.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Thai tea can be made ahead and chilled.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve immediately after preparing.

Garnish with a cinnamon stick.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Spicy Thai food
Vanilla ice cream

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Thailand/USA

Cultural Significance

Fusion dessert combining elements from Thai and American culinary traditions.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Summer
Party
Snack

Popularity Score

75/100