Usually made from Ceylon black tea, milk, and sugar, Thai tea is popular in Southeast Asian nations and is commonly served in Thai cuisine restaurants. While the classic Thai tea is already a treat by itself, there are also other delicious variations that will excite your taste buds. These include additional ingredients or toppings, which you can enjoy for a little extra cost.
The Beat Asia has scoured the streets of Thailand, high and low, to uncover the best Thai tea stores. Here’s where you should make a stop.
Brown Cafe
Opened in 2017, Brown Cafe is a popular dessert store among Gen Z and millennials who have a hankering for all things sweet. One of its special menus is the Shake Shake menu, showcasing the classic Thai Tea served in a covered glass mug that you can shake to enhance its flavours before sipping. Additionally, other flavours such as Taiwan Green Tea, Milk Tea, Berry Tea, and Fresh Milk are also available. For questions and concerns, contact browndessert@gmail.com.
Location: Brown Cafe - Multiple branches across Bangkok
Cha Bar
Renowned for its guilt-free bubble tea and desserts, Cha Bar offers a delightful array of palate-pleasing treats with fewer calories compared to those found in other establishments. With a wide range of options including milk teas, shakes, juices, ice cream, chocolates, and fruit cakes, there’s something to satisfy every food enthusiast. If it’s your first time visiting Cha Bar, order its signature Classic Milk Cha. Feeling adventurous? Try out the Mixed Fruit Fresh Cha. Click here to see more drink options. For more information, call +66 90 926 0081.
Location: Cha Bar, Suanluang Square Bangkok, Thailand 10330
KAMUTEA
Founded in 2011 by Tan Sint, KAMUTEA sources tea from around the world to deliver the best-tasting tea drinks to its customers in Thailand. It offers various tea beverages, including the Ancient Thai Tea Black Pearl, Ancient Thai Honey Lemon Tea Aloe Vera, and Ancient Thai Tea Grass Jelly. If you love chocolate, you wouldn’t go wrong with KAMUTEA’s Dino Series, featuring drinks such as the DARK DINO, Kamu Dino, Raptor, and more. For more details, contact 02 027 7801.
Location: KAMUTEA, 333 Laksi Plaza Tower 1 Fl.9 TaladBangkhen Laksi, Bangkok 10210 Thailand
Guu Fusion Roti & Tea
Love roti? What if we told you that there’s a store specifically dedicated to it, where you can pair it with delicious Thai tea? Make your way to Guu Fusion Roti & Tea, with branches located at Nimmanhaemin, JJ Project, and Transit Number 8. The Guu Fusion Roti & Tea stores were designed to evoke a laidback and chill atmosphere, catering to customers who simply want to relax before or after a busy day.
One of the store’s “most famous” offerings is the Chakak Kuroti, which uses tea powder sourced from three countries and incorporates secret techniques in the Guroti style, making it a crowd favourite. We suggest pairing it with the Crispy Rotti With Thai Sweet and Whipped Cream for a much more enjoyable experience.
Location: Guu Fusion Roti & Tea - Multiple branches across Bangkok
ChaTraMue
With a history dating back to the 1920s, ChaTraMue is one of the oldest tea brands in the Kingdom. It offers a wide variety of drinks, from classic to premium teas, as well as coffee and cocoa options. These products are available in sachets, allowing customers to purchase them and prepare their beverages at home. This convenient option also enables customers to customise their drinks according to their preferences.
If you’re a huge Thai tea lover, make sure to order the Thai Tea (Original) Bag (starts at THB85), which offers a mild taste and addicting aroma that we’re all familiar with. If you’re feeling fancy, you can also get the Thai Tea (Gold Label) Bag (starts at THB110), which is a premium version of Thai tea that has undergone a special process to make it more aromatic with a stronger taste. Buy here.
