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Thai Coffee Condensed Milk

Learn how to make authentic Thai coffee with condensed milk at home. This creamy, sweet iced coffee drink (Oliang) takes just 10 minutes and creates beautiful layers that taste as good as they look!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 glasses
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tbsp dark roast Robusta coffee grounds
  • 2 cups hot water
  • 4 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tbsp evaporated milk
  • 2 cups ice cubes
  • 1/4 tsp ground cardamom (optional)

Equipment

  • French press or coffee maker
  • 2 tall clear glasses (12 oz)
  • Measuring spoons
  • Regular spoon
  • Heat-safe container

Method
 

  1. Add 4 tablespoons of dark roast coffee grounds to your French press. If using cardamom, add it now. Pour in 2 cups of hot water. Let it sit for 4 minutes, then press down slowly.
  2. Pour hot coffee into a container. Add 1 tablespoon of condensed milk and stir well while coffee is still hot. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
  3. Let coffee cool to room temperature (about 5-10 minutes) or place in refrigerator. Do NOT skip this step – hot coffee will melt ice too fast!
  4. Fill two tall, clear glasses with plenty of ice cubes (about 1 cup per glass).
  5. Pour 1-2 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk into the bottom of each glass. Don't stir! Let it settle at the bottom.
  6. Hold a spoon upside-down just above the ice. Slowly pour cooled coffee over the BACK of the spoon. This creates perfect layers.
  7. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of evaporated milk on top of each glass using the same spoon technique.
  8. Serve immediately with a long spoon. Take a photo, then stir well before drinking!

Notes

PRO TIPS:
- For perfect layers, mix condensed milk with 1 tsp regular milk first
- Coffee MUST be cool before pouring
- Use Robusta beans for an authentic bitter taste
- Traditional Thai coffee is VERY sweet – don't be shy with condensed milk
SUBSTITUTIONS:
- Dairy-free: Use Nature's Charm coconut condensed milk
- No French press: Regular coffee maker works fine
- No evaporated milk: Use heavy cream