Thai Iced Coffee

Thai Iced Coffee (Oliang) is a rich, sweet, and creamy iced coffee beverage originating from Thailand. It is typically made by brewing strong dark-roast coffee with spices like cardamom and tamarind, then serving it over ice with sweetened condensed milk and sometimes evaporated milk.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This drink is very high in carbohydrates and fat due to the generous use of sweetened condensed milk, with a typical serving containing around 200-300 calories. It primarily provides quick energy from sugar and some calcium, but offers little protein or other essential nutrients.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	2 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	6 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	28 g
Sodium	60 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Potassium	150 mg
Magnesium	15 mg
Phosphorus	60 mg
Vitamin A	50 mcg RAE
Vitamin D	0.5 mcg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg
Niacin (B3)	0.5 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a staple of Thai street food and café culture, often served in a distinctive tall glass. Nutritionally, its unique combination of intense coffee bitterness, spice notes, and extreme sweetness makes it a decadent treat rather than a typical morning coffee.