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Kawaii Thai tea cream soda in a tall glass with ice, bright orange tea swirled with creamy white foam, sparkling bubbles, and a pastel background
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🧋 Thai Tea Cream Soda

This Thai tea cream soda is a fizzy, creamy drink made with strong brewed Thai tea, vanilla-sweet simple syrup, and a smooth splash of cream, finished with sparkling water. Lightly sweet and refreshing with a rich tea flavor, it’s a fun café-style beverage that’s easy to make at home and perfect for warm days or special treats.
Course Beverage, Dessert Drink, Drink
Cuisine Café-Style, Thai-Inspired
Keyword bubble tea inspired drink, café drinks, creamy thai tea drink, homemade cream soda, iced thai tea soda, sparkling thai tea, thai tea cream soda, thai tea soda
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 tall glasses
Calories 250kcal
Cost $2 per drink

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • spoon or whisk
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • kettle or saucepan (for brewing tea)
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • tall glasses
  • stirring spoon

Ingredients

Thai Tea Cream Soda

  • 1 cup strong brewed Thai tea cooled
  • 1–1½ cups sparkling water or club soda chilled
  • ½ cup half-and-half or heavy cream
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Ice

Simple Syrup

  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup water

Optional Garnishes

  • Whipped cream
  • Sweetened condensed milk drizzle
  • Crushed ice
  • Orange slice or cinnamon stick aroma only

Instructions

Make the simple syrup

  • In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Heat over medium, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves. Bring to a gentle simmer, then remove from heat and let cool.

Brew the Thai tea

  • Brew Thai tea extra strong according to package directions. Strain and allow it to cool completely.

Prepare the Thai tea base

  • In a small pitcher or measuring cup, stir together the cooled Thai tea, 3–4 tablespoons simple syrup (adjust to taste), and vanilla extract.

Fill the glasses

  • Fill two tall glasses with ice.

Assemble the drink

  • Pour the Thai tea mixture over the ice, filling each glass about halfway.

Add the cream

  • Slowly pour in the cream or half-and-half to create a layered swirl.

Finish with fizz

  • Top each glass with sparkling water. Stir gently if you prefer a fully blended drink.

Garnish & serve

  • Finish with whipped cream or a drizzle of condensed milk if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Brew the tea strong: A concentrated brew keeps the tea flavor from getting lost once cream and soda are added.
  • Cool completely: Hot tea will flatten the soda and melt the ice too quickly.
  • Sweetness control: Start with 3 tablespoons simple syrup and adjust to taste.
  • Layered look: Pour the cream slowly over the back of a spoon for a pretty swirl effect.
  • Stir or sip: Leave layered for presentation or stir fully for an even, creamy drink.
  • Dairy-free option: Coconut milk or oat cream work especially well with Thai tea flavors.
  • Make ahead: Simple syrup can be made up to 2 weeks in advance and refrigerated.
  • Serve immediately: This drink is best fresh while fizzy.