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Coconut Macaron Thai Iced Tea

A rich, creamy, coconut-infused twist on classic Thai iced tea with flavors inspired by sweet coconut macarons.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 2 glasses
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Tea Base
  • 1 cup Thai tea leaves
  • 4 cups water hot
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 0.33 cup sweetened condensed milk
Coconut Macaron Cream
  • 1 cup coconut milk full-fat
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp almond extract
  • 1 pinch salt
Serving
  • 2 cups ice
  • 0.25 cup toasted coconut flakes for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Steep Thai tea leaves in hot water for 10 minutes, then strain and cool.
  2. Stir in sugar and condensed milk while tea is warm.
  3. Refrigerate tea until fully chilled.
  4. Whisk coconut milk, vanilla, almond extract, and salt into a smooth cream.
  5. Fill glasses with ice, pour Thai tea 3/4 full.
  6. Top with coconut macaron cream to create a layered effect.
  7. Garnish with toasted coconut flakes and serve.

Notes

For a stronger coconut flavor, use coconut cream instead of coconut milk.