As we approach the heat of the spring season in Charlottesville, I am brought back to an iced drink that never fails to quench my craving for a refreshing sweet beverage — Thai tea.
Thai tea is a relatively new drink, as tea itself was only imported from China into Taiwan in the 1980s as a cash crop. While it is unknown when Thai tea exactly started, it became a staple in street markets, vendors and restaurants all across Thailand. Even now, it is still an essential at almost every Thai restaurant in the U.S.
Growing up in Northern Virginia, where there are a plethora of Thai restaurants, I had the opportunity to experience exquisite Thai cuisine and, of course, develop my love of Thai tea that was always ordered with the food.
My love for Thai tea was reignited here in Charlottesville…
