By Becky Hardin
Published Mar 4, 2016
Thai Iced Coffee has quickly become one of our favorite coffee drinks. We have made an alcoholic as well as a non-alcoholic version of this delicious iced coffee recipe, which infuses spices right into the brewing and uses sweetened condensed milk for both sweetener and creamer. The best way to wake up is this dreamy, creamy, Thai Iced Coffee Recipe!
Why We Love This Thai Iced Coffee Recipe
Even though it’s currently Winter, we’re always in the mood for iced coffee . There’s just something so refreshing about that cold caffeine. We love to drink it year-round, when it’s both hot and cold outside.
- Easy. It takes minutes to make up this spiced coffee recipe, much quicker than collecting from your local coffee shop!
- Comforting. Made with cardamom, this coffee is full of wonderfully warming aromas and flavors. This is a great one to cozy up with!
- Versatile. This recipe is so easy to make exactly to your tastes, make it creamier, boozier, or non-alcoholic.
Boozy Thai Iced Coffee
The great thing about this Thai iced coffee recipe is how good it is any time of day. It makes a great pick-me-up in the morning, or an excellent after-dinner treat. We like to swap out the almond extract for 3 ounces of Amaretto liqueur for a boozy nightcap.
Serving Suggestions
We love this Thai iced coffee with blueberry sheet pan pancakes , breakfast pizza , chocolate chip banana bars , maple syrup granola , sausage and potato casserole , or chocolate donuts for breakfast.
It also pairs beautifully with a scoop of pumpkin ice cream , a dollop of whipped cream , or a drizzle of caramel sauce . For lunch, serve it alongside drunken noodles or sticky toffee pudding for dessert.
More Drink Recipes To Try
- Bulletproof Coffee
- Hot Toddy
- Pumpkin Spice White Russian
- Apple Cider Mimosas
- S’mores Martini
- Caramel Frappuccino
- Alcoholic Root Beer Float
Notes from the Test Kitchen
- We love the way the coffee, cardamom, and almond flavors come together in this Thai Iced Coffee. It’s the simple pleasures! Make it non-alcoholic for your first cup of the day, and enjoy the cocktail version after the day is done. Win-win!
- If you want even more sweetness than just the sweetened condensed milk is giving you, you can also add sugar to taste. No shame in your game! This is your morning, you make your Thai Iced Coffee however you please!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 8 tablespoons strong black coffee grounds
- ▢ 2 teaspoons ground cardamom
- ▢ 1 teaspoon almond extract for NON-alcoholic version
- ▢ 3 ounces Amaretto for COCKTAIL version
- ▢ ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk plus more if desired
- ▢ Crushed ice for serving
Instructions
- Add the cardamom to the ground coffee. Brew the coffee according to makers instructions. 8 tablespoons strong black coffee grounds, 2 teaspoons ground cardamom
- Pour the coffee into a pitcher or large glass. Add the almond extract (or Amaretto for a boozy version), and stir to combine. 1 teaspoon almond extract, 3 ounces Amaretto
- Fill four 12-ounce glasses with crushed ice. Pour the coffee into each glass and top each with 1 tablespoon of sweetened condensed milk. Taste and add more sweetened condensed milk if desired. ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk, Crushed ice
Becky’s Tips
- For more sweetness, add sugar to taste.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
They’re similar, but different. Vietnamese Coffee is typically brewed very strong with a drip apparatus and then sweetened with sweetened condensed milk. The main difference for Thai Iced Coffee is that spices are added directly to the coffee grounds/beans before brewing. In this case we use cardamom!
If you like, you can brew the cardamom coffee and then keep it covered and refrigerated. When ready to serve, pour it over the ice and top with the condensed milk. Don’t pour it over the ice too far ahead of time, as the ice will, melt and dilute the coffee.
I prefer to use brewed coffee. In a pinch, you can make up some instant coffee and then stir ground cardamom into it.
Thai Iced Coffee
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons strong black coffee grounds
- 2 teaspoons ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon almond extract for NON-alcoholic version
- 3 ounces Amaretto for COCKTAIL version
- ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk plus more if desired
- Crushed ice for serving
Instructions
- Add the cardamom to the ground coffee. Brew the coffee according to makers instructions. 8 tablespoons strong black coffee grounds, 2 teaspoons ground cardamom
- Pour the coffee into a pitcher or large glass. Add the almond extract (or Amaretto for a boozy version), and stir to combine. 1 teaspoon almond extract, 3 ounces Amaretto
- Fill four 12-ounce glasses with crushed ice. Pour the coffee into each glass and top each with 1 tablespoon of sweetened condensed milk. Taste and add more sweetened condensed milk if desired. ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk, Crushed ice
Notes
- For more sweetness, add sugar to taste.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
