Thai iced tea popsicles are a frosty spin on Thailand’s famously refreshing street drink!
I made these Thai iced tea popsicles yesterday and they’re too refreshing not to share. If you haven’t had it, Thai iced tea is a strongly brewed, spiced tea with a distinctive deep orange color. It’s sweetened with condensed milk, then topped off with evaporated milk, or sometimes coconut milk, and served over ice in a tall frosty glass. I can’t walk into a Thai restaurant without getting an instant craving for one.
In Thailand, Thai iced tea is a beloved street drink, served over crushed ice in plastic cups or bags with a straw. These popsicles are a nod to that classic refresher, and perfect for summer!
These pops start off with an infusion of black tea, vanilla bean, star anise, and mint. To make it even more spicy you could add a few cardamom pods, a cinnamon stick, and whole cloves. I let it steep while it cools to room temperature to encourage some deep flavors to develop. Freezing, in general, tends to dull flavor, and I want these Thai iced tea popsicles to pop!
Thai Iced Tea usually includes evaporated milk in addition to the condensed milk. I used coconut milk because I like the flavor. There’s no need for simple syrup because the condensed milk is sweet. You could also add a little fresh lime juice if you want to.
This is just another example of how pretty much anything in liquid form can be made into a popsicle. Wrap the frozen pops in waxed paper, or put them in individual zip lock baggies to protect them in the freezer.
Get more popsicle inspiration on my Pinterest Popsicle board, here.
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Thai Iced Tea Popsicles
Equipment
- popsicle mold (this is the one I use)
Ingredients
- 2 bags black tea, chai tea, or something specifically labeled for Thai iced tea
- 2 star anise
- 1 vanilla bean
- several sprigs of fresh mint
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup full fat coconut milk
- squeeze of fresh lime, optional
Instructions
- Add 1 1/2 cups boiling water to the tea. Let it steep with the star anise, vanilla bean, and mint leaves. Crush the mint a bit with the back of a spoon to release its oils.
- Set aside and let the tea sit until cooled. Strain out the spices and mint from the cooled tea.
- Add the condensed milk, the coconut milk, and the lime juice, if using. Whisk to combine.
- Taste your finished mixture, and if it’s as you like it, fill the popsicle molds, leaving room at the very top for expansion.
- Freeze until firm.
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I feel as though i should tell you that after your last popsicle post, i promptly clicked on the link, added to cart, and purchased the moulds you suggested. WE NOW HAVE THE EXACT SAME POPSICLE MOULDS. i am thrilled about this, as i am about this particular recipe. And for all of your future popsicle posts, because we are going to do some serious popsicling together this summer, i feel.
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sweetened condensed milk + the coconut milk…I am in heaven right there:)
Add some tea and the vanilla, oh yes! And popsicles, so creative! I’d have a hard time waiting for it to freeze before devouring!
I don’t have to look at your Pinterest board Sue, because YOU are an inspiration to me, these sound and look amazing!
I bought a box of Thai-tea flavored popsicle at the Asian market once and it was disappointingly watery in taste. I’ll have to try your recipe to make up for it. Yours sounds a lot more flavorful!
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I love Thai Iced Tea, what a super cool idea.
What a lovely grown up popsicle – they look so perfect!
Mary x
Now I need to get a popsicle mold! These look delicious.
Get one early—it’s going to be a long popsicle season 🙂
What a beautiful idea Sue. I love this and the pictures are gorgeous. The herbs in the tea are some of my favourites. A perfect recipe for warmer weather!
Thanks Nazima, the flavors of chai tea are my favorites, too.
Looooove it! I’ve never had Thai Iced Tea before, but it sounds like something I’d adore. And you just know I need these popsicles in my life!