“Cha Thai or Thai Tea” What is it exactly?
You might saw this beverage somewhere in Thailand if not eveywhere. With its strong taste note, aromatic scent and the identical orange colored. This beverage quickly grasp its own place throughout the country and internationally. But what does it actually called? Cha-Yen or Cha Thai?
Cha-Yen VS. Cha-Thai and why it is orange?
Cha-Yen (n.)
A tea mix with fresh milk, sugar and ice. Commonly use Ceylon tea or Red tea for brewing and has an identical light brown color.
Cha-Thai (n.)
A tea mix with fresh milk, sugar and ice. Commonly use Red tea for brewing and a mixture of local spices such as Cinnamon, Clove, Star Anise and Pandan. This results in a very similar identical while Cha-Thai has a stronger taste note, aromatic spices scent and the orange accent came from the color of safflower oil.
Cha-Yen or Cha-Thai?
In Thailand we tend to call this orange colored tea as both “Cha-Yen” and “Cha-Thai”, but for certainty and precision sake of ordering this menu correctly. You would have to mention about adding fresh milk or no additional mixture, But should you want to order an orange colored tea which has a bright red or brown accent, then you should order “Cha-Dang-Yen” or “Cha-Ceylon-Yen”.
How do Thai came up with this orange colored tea?
Orange colored tea, Cha-Yen or Cha-Thai were originated from China tea that they wrought with since Rama V’s reign. The tea back then was very expensive, so Thai people back then came into an adaptation with the tea leaves that are locally findable in the soil of Thailand to mix with other spices and safflower oil. Derives into nowadays orange colored tea, Cha-Yen or Cha-Thai that we know of. After shortly the industrialization took place this beverage became popular worldwidely as it is one of the most valuable international export goods that we could all simply complimenting any occassion with the menu, be it a drink with snacks or welcome drink.
Charm of the orange colored tea
1. Aromatic Scent
Orange colored tea has an authentic scent from tea leaves, fresh milk and other spices with bright beautiful color.
2. Taste
Orange colored tea has a strong taste, natural sweet and mellowish.
3. Energizing
Orange colored tea helps you to become energetic and enthusiastic
4. Coldness
Orange colored tea is commonly drink to ease the hotness during the day especially in the summer.
A worldwide identical orange colored tea
Cha-Thai or Cha-Yen is one the most favorite drinks cherish worldwidely differently
- Tourist: One of the tourist must try that anyone wouldn’t miss
- Restaurant: Cha-Thai is widely available throughout almost every Thai restaurants both inside and outside of the country.
- Export Goods: Cha-Thai is one the internationally export goods generating billions annually.
PunThai Cha-Thai: Experience an authentic Thai style tea
PunThai Coffee presents the most favorite Thai drink of all time. “Cha-Thai” special which has a rich aromatic scent, strong taste and mellowish.
The uniqueness of PunThai Cha-Thai
- Excellent quality: Selecting from the most qualified tea leaves throughout the country.
- Technique: Hot brewing, Fresh milk, Sugar, Ice and Spices
- Secret Recipe: The original recipe from generations to genreation. Exquisite remarkable taste note.
- Hygeine: All PunThai coffees are brewing with heart and we’ll keep them cleaned!
“Cha-Thai” is more than just taste
- Endorse Thai Farmers: PunThai uses 100% Thai tea leaves.
- Preserving culture: PunThai Cha-Thai menu is how we preserve and spread the culture.
- Friendly Price: We sell only the highest quality product and put the lowest price we could.
Aside of the tastiness story of Cha-Thai is actually the foundation of the whole product itself or “Thai farmers” and the preservation of Thai culture. Experience authentic Thai taste of Cha-Thai and variety of blended mix at every PunThai Cafes such as Double Hot Cha-Thai, Double Cold Cha-Thai, Cold Black Tea, Kumquat Cha-Thai (Jeed Cha-Thai), Cold Lover Tea and many other varieties.
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