Iced Thai Latte Calories

The orange color usually comes from the Thai tea blend used to make an iced Thai latte. Some commercial blends also contain coloring, so the color alone does not tell you exactly what is in the drink.

No. An iced Thai latte is a milkier, latte-style take on Thai iced tea. The names are sometimes used loosely, but a latte version may contain more milk or a milkier texture than a traditional preparation.

Iced Thai lattes are commonly made with strong black tea or a Thai tea blend. Some blends include spices or added flavorings, which give the drink its distinctive aroma and make its taste vary by brand or recipe.

Brew Thai tea or strong black tea, let it cool, then pour it over ice and add milk and sweetener. Start with less sweetener than you think you need, especially if using sweetened condensed milk.

Yes, an iced Thai latte made with black tea contains caffeine. The amount varies with the tea blend, brewing strength, and serving size; choose decaffeinated tea if you want to avoid caffeine.

An iced Thai latte is often sweet because recipes commonly add sugar or sweetened condensed milk. You can reduce the sweetness by using less sweetener and adding milk to balance the strong tea.

Yes, you can make an iced Thai latte with regular milk or a plant-based alternative instead of condensed milk. Add sweetener separately if desired; condensed milk mainly contributes sweetness and a richer texture.

Yes, you can brew the tea ahead and refrigerate it, but add the milk and ice closer to serving. The drink is best freshly mixed because melting ice dilutes it and the milk-and-tea mixture can separate.

You can drink an iced Thai latte at night, but its black tea may contain caffeine that disrupts sleep, particularly if you are sensitive to it. A decaffeinated tea base is a better evening option.