If luxury had a flavor, this would be it. Karun has elevated the street drink into a high-fashion accessory. Their signature slushie is topped with real gold flakes and served in bottles that look like premium cologne.
Don't let the name fool you. While they excel at green tea, their Thai tea is a masterclass in balance. They focus on the quality of the tea leaves themselves rather than just piling on the condensed milk.
Awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand, their Thai Tea Shaved Ice is a massive mountain of flavor. Topped with three types of pearls and almond flakes, itβs a dessert meant for sharing.
You can't have a list without the Original. With over 75 years of history, their red-tinned tea is the backbone of the industry. Reliable, classic, and found in every corner of Bangkok.
GAGA is for the bold. Their "Overload" series takes Thai tea and adds layers of honeycomb, pudding, and pearls. It's high-energy, high-flavor, and perfectly social-media ready.
Vibe Streetwear chic and high energy.
Signature drink: Thai Tea 'Overload' with pudding & pearls (~ΰΈΏ110)
While a general cafe, their Thai Tea Kakigori is legendary. It features a hidden layer of grass jelly and bread cubes soaked in tea at the bottom, making every bite a discovery.
Vibe Cozy, crowded, and worth the wait.
Signature drink: Thai Tea Kakigori (~ΰΈΏ265)
Recommended sugar: As served
Top Bangkok branches: CentralWorld Β· Siam Paragon Β· most major malls
A specialty Thai tea bar tucked into Bangkok's Chinatown, brewing single-origin Thai tea with a craft-coffee mindset β carefully weighed doses, precise steeps, and a menu that treats cha yen like espresso.
Vibe Hidden gem for true tea nerds.
Signature drink: Signature KHIRI Thai milk tea
Recommended sugar: Default β the house brew is balanced, not candy-sweet
Where: Chinatown (Yaowarat), Bangkok β Find on Maps