Thai Basil Cold Brew with Condensed Milk Pearl

A refreshing cold brew with sweet Thai basil and creamy condensed milk pearls

Love Thai iced tea? This creative cold brew coffee takes inspiration from Thai flavors, combining aromatic Thai basil with smooth cold brew coffee and fun, chewy condensed milk pearls. It's like your favorite boba tea met your morning coffee!

This recipe uses a medium-dark roast coffee that's steeped overnight with fresh Thai basil leaves. The condensed milk pearls add a sweet, creamy surprise to every sip. Perfect for hot summer days when you want something special and refreshing.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This isn't your ordinary cold brew! Here's why you'll love it:

Unique Thai-inspired flavor combining coffee and fresh basil
Fun texture from the condensed milk pearls
Make ahead friendly - cold brew base lasts up to a week
Customizable sweetness levels

Thai Basil Cold Brew with Condensed Milk Pearl

A refreshing cold brew with sweet Thai basil and creamy condensed milk pearls

Cold Brew Coffee, Thai Basil, Condensed Milk Pearls, Iced Coffee, Thai Coffee, Boba Coffee

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Equipment

Large jar or pitcher
Fine-mesh sieve
Cheesecloth
Small saucepan
Slotted spoon
Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

1 cup coarsely ground medium-dark roast coffee
4 cups cold filtered water
15 fresh Thai basil leaves
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons tapioca starch
1/4 cup water (for pearls)
Ice cubes
Additional Thai basil leaves for garnish

Instructions

Combine ground coffee, Thai basil leaves, and cold water in a large jar. Stir gently.
Cover and refrigerate for 12 hours or overnight.
Strain the coffee mixture through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth.
For condensed milk pearls: Mix condensed milk, tapioca starch, and water until smooth.
Drop small amounts of the mixture into simmering water to form pearls. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
Remove pearls with a slotted spoon and place in cold water.
To serve: Fill glasses with ice, add cold brew coffee, and spoon in condensed milk pearls.
Garnish with fresh Thai basil leaves.

Pro Tips

Use fresh Thai basil leaves - regular basil won't give the same authentic flavor
Make the cold brew stronger than usual to account for ice dilution
Store condensed milk pearls separately and add just before serving
For best results, use medium-dark roast coffee beans ground to coarse consistency

Calories: 245kcal, Carbohydrates: 42g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 25mg, Sodium: 85mg, Potassium: 380mg, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 38g, Calcium: 180mg, Iron: 1mg

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Beverage

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