Thai Pandan Cold Brew with Sweet Condensed Milk
A refreshing cold brew with sweet pandan and creamy condensed milk - Thai style!
February 7, 2025
Love Thai iced coffee? This pandan cold brew takes your favorite drink to the next level by combining smooth cold brew coffee with the sweet, vanilla-like flavor of pandan leaves and rich condensed milk.
This recipe uses coarse-ground dark roast coffee that's steeped overnight for the perfect cold brew base. The homemade pandan syrup adds a unique twist, while condensed milk brings that classic Thai coffee creaminess. Perfect for hot summer days or whenever you need a refreshing coffee fix!
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 pandan and coffee
- Make ahead friendly - cold brew keeps for days
- Perfectly sweet and creamy with condensed milk
- Customizable sweetness to match your taste
Thai Pandan Cold Brew with Sweet Condensed Milk
A refreshing cold brew with sweet pandan and creamy condensed milk - Thai style!
Thai Coffee, Cold Brew, Pandan Coffee, Thai Iced Coffee, Condensed Milk Coffee
Equipment
- Large jar or pitcher
- Coffee filter
- Small saucepan
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Tall glasses
Ingredients
- 1 cup coarse ground dark roast coffee
- 4 cups cold filtered water
- 4 pandan leaves
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water (for pandan syrup)
- 4 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Combine coarse ground coffee with 4 cups cold water in a large jar. Stir gently and refrigerate for 12 hours
- For pandan syrup: Cut pandan leaves into small pieces. Combine with sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan
- Simmer pandan mixture for 15 minutes, strain, and let cool
- Strain cold brew through a coffee filter
- In each glass, add 2 tablespoons condensed milk and 1-2 tablespoons pandan syrup
- Fill glasses with ice, then pour cold brew coffee over top
- Stir well before serving
Pro Tips
- Use fresh pandan leaves for the best flavor - frozen ones work too
- Store cold brew concentrate in the fridge for up to 2 weeks
- For extra richness, use both condensed milk and evaporated milk
- Choose dark roast coffee beans for a bolder flavor that stands up to the sweet condensed milk
Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 35g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 2.5g, Cholesterol: 15mg, Sodium: 55mg, Potassium: 195mg, Sugar: 32g, Calcium: 110mg, Iron: 0.5mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT12H
Servings:
2 servings
Total Time:
PT12H15M
Prep. Time:
PT15M
