Tea Zone Thai Tea Leaves

Yes, reviewers consistently mention this delivers that authentic restaurant-quality Thai tea flavor. It's bold and traditional, and when you add sweetened condensed milk, you get that sweet, creamy taste you're looking for. Multiple people said it tastes just like what they've had at Thai restaurants.

It's actually pretty straightforward, even for beginners. The simplest method is to wrap the tea leaves in cheesecloth or gauze and steep them in hot water. Reviewers mention steeping anywhere from 2 to 48 hours depending on how strong you want it. Most people steep for several hours to get that bold, authentic flavor, then mix it with sweetened condensed milk and serve over ice.

Yes, be aware that this does contain orange dye, and one reviewer specifically mentioned it stains surfaces and utensils. So you'll want to be careful about spills and clean up promptly. It's part of getting that authentic orange color, but it does require a bit of extra attention during prep.

This is a notably strong, bold brew. Reviewers specifically call out the strength and depth of flavor. If you're used to milder black teas, this will be a step up in intensity. That's actually what makes it work so well for Thai tea - it holds up beautifully against the sweetened condensed milk and ice without getting diluted.

Multiple reviewers mention the price being a strong selling point. At 13 oz, you're getting enough tea to make many batches at home for a fraction of what you'd pay ordering Thai tea at restaurants. If you're someone who regularly craves Thai tea, this quickly pays for itself.

Honestly, one reviewer mentioned the smell while boiling isn't particularly pleasant (they compared it to cannabis). So if aroma during brewing is important to you, that's worth knowing. However, the final taste is what people rave about - that authentic, sweet, creamy Thai tea flavor once it's prepared with milk and sweetener.