Oliang | Thai Coffee: What Is It and Easy Thai Iced Coffee Recipe

If you’re a fan of coffee drinks, you might have heard about Thai coffee. It’s a delicious and refreshing drink, and could be made with any type of milk, or none at all! In this article, we will explore the art of making Thai iced coffee. Read on!

Helena Shaw

November 15, 2022

What Is Oliang?

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1 What Is Oliang?

2 The Difference Between Thai Coffee and Vietnamese Coffee

3 An Authentic Thai Iced Coffee Recipe

3.1 List of Ingredients

3.2 Thai Coffee Recipe

4 How to Make Thai Iced Coffee With Ground Coffee Beans

Oliang (also Thai coffee) is a type of coffee that originates from Thailand. It is made by roasting a mixture of Thai spices and Robusta coffee beans. The resulting coffee has a strong, slightly sweet flavor with hints of chocolate. Oliang is typically served iced or blended with milk and ice, making it a refreshing drink for hot summer days.

Because of its unique flavor profile, Thai coffee has become increasingly popular in recent years, with many coffee shops now offering it on their menus. If you’re looking for something new to try, why not give oliang a shot? You might just find that it’s your new favorite type of coffee.

The Difference Between Thai Coffee and Vietnamese Coffee

Thai coffee is traditionally brewed with a filter, resulting in a clearer cup of coffee. Vietnamese coffee, on the other hand, is brewed using a metal drip filter, which allows more of the oils and sediment from the beans to end up in the cup. This results in a thicker, more concentrated cup of coffee.

Another difference between Thai coffee and Vietnamese coffee is the way they are typically served. Vietnamese coffee is served only with sweetened condensed milk, while Thai coffee is typically served black or with any type of milk. These subtle differences in flavor and preparation method result in two very distinct types of coffee that are each beloved by caffeine lovers around the world.

An Authentic Thai Iced Coffee Recipe

Thai iced coffee is a refreshing beverage made with strong coffee, sweetened condensed milk, and ice. It’s typically served in a tall glass with a straw, and it’s the perfect way to cool down on a hot day. While it might sound complicated to make, Thai iced coffee is actually quite easy to prepare at home. All you need is a cup of strongly brewed coffee, spices, and ice. You can also add your favorite type of milk.

List of Ingredients

dark roast coffee;
ground cinnamon;
ground cardamom;
almond extract;
sugar;
milk of choice, evaporated milk or heavy cream;
a few cubes of ice.

Thai Coffee Recipe

How to make Thai iced coffee at home? First, you need to make sure you have all the ingredients. Next, brew your coffee, we recommend you brew it strong. While still hot, add your spices. A quarter of a teaspoon of cinnamon and cardamom for a cup, and half a spoon of sugar. Next, add a bit of almond extract. Once your coffee has chilled for around 15 minutes, you can add ice and your milk of choice to the beverage. Depending on your preference, you can add even as much as half as much as coffee.

For an extra special treat, top your Thai iced coffee with whipped cream and a dash of chocolate shavings. And you can also switch sugar and milk for sweetened condensed milk. It works wonders for some additional creaminess!

How to Make Thai Iced Coffee With Ground Coffee Beans

It’s also easy to make Thai coffee with ground coffee beans. Just brew a pot of coffee using twice the amount of grounds you would normally use. Then, pour the coffee into a filter and allow it to drip into a glass or mug filled with ice. Once the filter is empty, add the spices and stir in condensed milk to taste.

And that’s it! Thai iced coffee is a very popular drink, and for a good reason. Moreover, now you can enjoy a refreshing cup of Thai coffee you made yourself. We hope you’ll enjoy. Thanks for reading!

Helena Shaw

Helena Shaw is an excellent baker. She also loves to cook, and has collected quite a few cookbooks over the years. In fact, she used to bake for hotels before moving on to do special orders for a local patisserie. Helena also enjoys going on coffee trips with her dog, and spending time with her loved ones.