Westerners usually associate Thai coffee with its sweet, milky drink seen on street corners and beaches across Thailand. This creamy dark iced coffee served over plenty of ice and sweetened condensed milk can be found throughout this Southeast Asian nation. Made from ground coffee mixed with soybeans, corn and cardamom it provides an energy boost if taken in moderation; for an alternative method to reduce caffeine content try switching to decaffeinated beans instead.

Thai Iced Coffee stands apart from its cold coffee counterpart by using hot brewing and then chilling, as the hot coffee mixture is combined with sweetened condensed milk for its unique and sweet taste. This combination of flavors gives this beverage its special character; furthermore, using less acidic coffee grounds reduces their bitterness while sweetened condensed milk makes for less-acidic coffee with reduced bitterness levels – characteristics which set Thai Iced Coffee apart from other cold coffee drinks.

To create this Thai iced coffee recipe, you will require oliang powder, a tungdtom and a jug. Oliang powder can be found both online and at most Asian grocery stores and contains coffee, sugar, soybeans, corn and cardamom; you may add other spices such as nutmeg cloves or cinnamon as desired to customize it to your own preferences.

A tungdtom filter is used to filter coffee mixture. Usually consisting of a muslin bag attached to a metal ring with handles, to create your tungdtom simply put your oliang mix in the bag before placing it inside a jug or carafe and pour boiling water through. Allow to steep for five to ten minutes then discard. You could also opt for using cheesecloth or nut milk bags if preferred.

A tungdtom can be created from any piece of cloth, like square of muslin fabric, or purchased at most Asian grocery stores. To ensure maximum filtering ability it should fit perfectly within the container you will be making your coffee in; otherwise it could compromise its effectiveness.

After steeping, remove the tungdtom and pour your coffee over a cup of ice cubes. Enjoy as is or add an extra touch with cream or evaporated milk for additional sweetness and richness; garnishing it with ground cardamom, vanilla extract drops or even an infusion of flavoring liqueurs are all welcome additions!

Iced Coffee is an irresistibly delicious drink and a favorite among Thai residents living in warmer regions of Thailand, especially those living in warmer areas with high humidity levels. Easy to prepare and requires only basic ingredients, it makes an ideal way to start the day or satisfy sweet cravings – whether with traditional Thai O liang (coconut milk) or O Yok Law (o liang with milk).