Originating in Bangkok, Thailand, this Thai ice tea recipe turns the deliciously refreshing drink into a creamy ice cream float. Similar to a traditional soft drink ice cream float recipe, this Thai ice tea float uses delicious tea as the drink's base, instead of a pop drink.
The standard pop drink float usually consists of a serving of your favorite soda -- like orange pop or root beer -- with a serving of vanilla ice cream placed over top. In this case, the Honestly Yum blog uses freshly brewed Thai tea that is cooled to make an ice tea. Instead of ice cream, condensed milk, egg yolks and vanilla are used to make a homemade vanilla ice cream. After the tea is cooled, add soda water and helping scoop of the homemade ice cream to create a deliciously refreshing Thai ice tea float.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Thai-ice-tea-based Treats
- There is an opportunity to create more ice cream float recipes using refreshing Thai ice tea as the base instead of traditional soda drinks.
- Condensed Milk Infusion
- Incorporating condensed milk into recipes can lead to a creamier and smoother texture, presenting an opportunity to experiment with different dishes.
- Alternative Ice Cream Recipes
- There is a growing demand for non-dairy or vegan ice cream and experimenting with new recipes can address the changing preferences of consumers.
Sectors Adopting This
- Beverage Industry
- The Thai ice tea trend presents opportunities for beverage companies to create new products or beverages using the tea as an ingredient.
- Food Industry
- Restaurants or food companies can experiment with incorporating Thai ice tea or condensed milk in desserts and other dishes to offer unique tastes and textures.
- Dairy Industry
- There is an opportunity for dairy companies to develop and promote non-dairy ice creams and other desserts to cater to the increasing number of vegan or lactose-free consumers.
