Oliang (Thai: โอเลี้ยง, pronounced[ʔōːlía̯ŋ], also spelt oleang and olieng[1]), commonly known as Thai iced coffee, is a popular Thai beverage.[2]Oliang is prepared from a mixture of Robusta coffee grounds, brown sugar, and various grains and seeds like cardamom, corn, soybeans, rice, and sesame seeds.[3][1] The drink is noted for its coffee aroma and smoky notes from high-roasted grains and seeds.[4]
Traditionally, oliang is brewed with a Thai coffee filter called tungdtom (Thai: ถุงต้ม), a tea/coffee sock with a metal ring and handle to which a cotton cloth bag is attached.[1] It is also used for making Thai tea. To make Thai coffee, put the oliang into the coffee sock and pour boiling water through it into a carafe. Let the bag steep for approximately 10 minutes until strong. Oliang is sometimes served with condensed milk, or with a small pitcher of evaporated milk, and one of simple syrup with which the drinker can sweeten the oliang to their taste.
Variations
Oliang can be customized as follows:
Black coffee with ice = oliang (โอเลี้ยง)
Black coffee with condensed milk = kopi (โกปี๊)
Black coffee with ice and fresh milk = oliang yok lor (โอเลี้ยงยกล้อ)
Black coffee with condensed milk, ice, and fresh milk = iced coffee (กาแฟเย็น; kafae yen)
