RECIPE: Thai Iced Coffee Recipe

Recently we published a recipe for Thai iced tea, which had some readers asking if there is also Thai iced coffee. There most definitely is (Vietnamese iced coffee is similar or identical, depending on who makes it). In Thailand, the drink is called kah-feh dahm yen, and the locals prefer it very sweet. You can…
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Thai Iced Tea Recipe With Sweetened Condensed Milk

    WHAT IS THAI ICED TEA? Thai iced tea, known as cha-yen (cha is the word for tea), is served in Thailand, Vietnam, elsewhere around the Pacific Rim and in Thai restaurants in the West and elsewhere around the world. It’s made from strong-brewed black tea and sweetened condensed milk, which adds body and…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Panasonic Electric Kettle

Summer is iced tea time. If you’re a fan, here’s a question: Why take the time and effort to brew iced tea? You can buy it in individual bottles and large formats just about everywhere. The main reasons to brew your own are sustainability, cost and, if you have a good palate, better quality tea.…
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Boozy Milkshake Recipe For National Vanilla Milkshake Day

[1] Celebrate with a vanilla milkshake (photo © Inga Nielsen | iStock Photo). [2] The original milkshakes were alcoholic. You can add a shot of Irish cream liqueur or even rum or whiskey to your shake (photo © Gelson’s Markets). [3] A peanut butter milkshake with a toasted marshmallow garnish. Here’s the recipe (photo ©…
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TIP OF THE DAY: A Red, White & Blue Drink With Iced Tea

Green iced tea with berries (photo by Eugene Bochkarev | Dreamstime).   To quench thirsts over July 4th weekend, brew up a special batch of red, white and blue iced tea. Use red and blue berries and a white fruit to garnish: Green iced tea Hibiscus iced tea Rooibos (red) iced tea   White fruits…
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