Description
Thai Iced Tea Pops are a refreshing and creamy frozen treat inspired by the classic Thai iced tea beverage. Combining robust brewed black tea with sweetened coconut milk, these popsicles offer a perfect balance of bold tea flavors and smooth tropical creaminess. Easy to make and delightful for warm weather, they provide a unique twist on traditional popsicles with a distinct Southeast Asian flair.
Ingredients
Tea Base
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 8 black tea bags (preferably Ceylon or 1/3 cup loose tea leaves)
- 1/3 cup white sugar (organic for vegan-friendly)
Creamy Addition
- 13.5 ounce can full-fat coconut milk
Instructions
- Boil Water: Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan to prepare the tea base.
- Steep Tea and Dissolve Sugar: Remove the saucepan from heat, add the tea bags and sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Let the tea steep for 5 minutes before removing the tea bags or straining if using loose tea leaves.
- Add Coconut Milk: Stir in the full-fat coconut milk thoroughly. If needed, gently reheat the mixture to dissolve any coconut milk chunks.
- Chill Mixture: Transfer the tea mixture to the refrigerator and chill it until it reaches room temperature or slightly below, about one hour.
- Stir After Chilling: Remove from the fridge and stir well to reincorporate the coconut milk and tea, which may have separated during chilling.
- Freeze into Popsicles: Carefully pour the mixture into popsicle molds and freeze until solid. Once frozen, remove from molds and serve immediately.
Notes
- Using full-fat coconut milk provides a rich, creamy texture similar to traditional Thai iced tea with condensed milk.
- Adjust sugar quantity to taste for a sweeter or less sweet treat.
- Using Ceylon black tea enhances the tea’s flavor authenticity.
- If you don't have popsicle molds, small paper cups and popsicle sticks work well as a substitute.
- For a vegan-friendly version, ensure your sugar is organic to avoid bone char processing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Thai
