Tag: Thai green tea

According to nutritional data from various food establishments, a single serving of restaurant-prepared Thai green tea can contain as much as 60 grams of sugar. This statistic immediately highlights the central conflict surrounding this vibrant beverage: while the green tea base offers potential health benefits, the traditional preparation method often introduces significant amounts of sugar and fat.

While standard green tea typically contains a moderate amount of caffeine (around 20-45 mg per 8-ounce cup), Thai green tea is a different blend that includes jasmine green tea and can have a caffeine level ranging from 20-30 mg per cup. This means it has a noticeable but generally moderate amount of caffeine, less than traditional Thai black tea or coffee.

According to the USDA, a standard 8-ounce serving of traditional Thai tea can contain up to 24 grams of sugar. Whether this beverage is healthy depends largely on its preparation and the addition of sweeteners, differentiating it significantly from plain green tea.

According to food historian Mark Pendergrast, tea consumption surged in Southeast Asia during the 19th century, influencing local variations like the famously sweet and creamy Thai green tea. While the base is green tea, the creamy, sweet versions commonly enjoyed in Thailand and abroad absolutely contain milk.