Drinks & Beverages

Sweet Thai iced tea with condensed milk. This iconic beverage is made from strong black tea, sweetened with sugar and condensed milk, then poured over ice for a refreshing, creamy drink. Its distinctive orange color comes from food coloring in the tea mix, making it instantly recognizable at Thai street stalls and restaurants.

Strong, dark Thai coffee served over ice with sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk, creating a rich, creamy, and refreshing beverage. Traditional Thai coffee is made with robusta beans roasted very dark, sometimes with added roasted ingredients like soybeans, corn, or chicory for a distinctive chocolatey, robust flavor. Known as 'kafae thung' or 'kafae boran' (bag coffee or old-fashioned coffee), it's brewed using a traditional cloth filter for an authentic burnt aroma and light body.

A refreshing Thai herbal drink made from dried roselle (hibiscus) flowers. This beautiful ruby-red beverage has a naturally tart, slightly sweet flavor similar to cranberry, making it perfect for hot days and an ideal accompaniment to spicy Thai meals. Known for its high vitamin C content and health benefits, nam krajiap is a beloved traditional drink throughout Thailand.

Nam Lamyai is a traditional Thai longan drink made with dried or fresh longan fruit and fragrant pandan leaves. This sweet, honey-like beverage with its light amber color is a popular refreshment at food markets and street vendors throughout Thailand, especially during hot weather. The combination of longan's unique caramel-like sweetness and pandan's aromatic qualities creates a soothing and naturally sweet drink that's perfect for cooling down on a summer day.

Nam Manao is Thailand's beloved traditional limeade, a refreshing beverage that combines freshly squeezed lime juice with sugar and salt. The name translates simply as 'lime water' (nam means water, manao means lime), reflecting the drink's straightforward but perfectly balanced nature. This thirst-quenching drink is served throughout Thailand and is especially popular on hot days, offering a harmonious blend of tartness, sweetness, and a subtle saltiness that enhances all the flavors without being overtly salty. Often served with ice and garnished with lime slices and fresh mint, Nam Manao can also be made as a soda version with sparkling water for extra refreshment.

Fresh young coconut water, known as 'Nam Maprao' in Thai, is a naturally refreshing and hydrating beverage enjoyed throughout Thailand. The water is extracted from young green coconuts, prized for its sweet, slightly nutty flavor and natural electrolytes. The most famous variety is the Nam Hom (fragrant water) coconut, particularly from Ratchaburi province, known for producing the finest coconuts in Thailand. Best served fresh and cold, often straight from the coconut itself.