What's wrong with Thai Tea?!
What's wrong with Thai Tea?
I Love thai tea, but I accidently touched it and my finger turned bright Orange! and it was bit hard to come off!
That was shocking to me! what is this tea made of? imagine this inside my stomach? Is it safe to drink? is this all natural? Why is it so orange? Do you guys know what this tea made of?
Answers:
It is orange from food coloring. It will disappear in time.
The Thai Tea Packagetea I use is a 16 ounce package labeled "Thai Style Spiced Tea" or "Thai Seasoning Mix" and "packed by Pantainorasingh Manufacturer."
I make it using a traditional Thai tea steeper: it is a tubular filter made of white muslin or cotton attached around the top to a metal ring that has a handle.
Balance filter ring above a tea or coffee pot. Fill filter with the desired amount of tea. Pour in boiling water and steep to desired strength. Make the tea strong because it will be diluted later with milk and ice: I use approximately 2 Tbs. tea to 1 cup hot water.
You may also use a coffee filter, but you'll need to use more tea mix to get the strength you wish.
Sweeten the tea partially with sugar and finish off by adding sweetened condensed milk to taste. Pour over a glass of ice. Top with evaporated milk.
Take note that the rich orange color of the tea is from food coloring. The tea mix is made of black tea roasted with anise or licorice flavorings.
Source(s):
http://www.thaifoodandtravel.com/recipes...
Yup, most often than not, it's got food coloring in it. I think traditionally it is made with red tea leaves but most of the bulk mixes and such use black tea. It's completely harmless.