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Thai Coffee

Thai Coffee is a non-alcoholic mocktail. It leans spice and sweet. Served in a Highball Glass. Expect roughly 137 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Mocktailnon_alcoholic6 ingredients

At a Glance

137 kcalCalories
9.4gSugar
9.4gCarbs

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition. Some ingredient data may be approximate.

These nutrition figures are approximate estimates for this recipe — actual values vary with your exact measures, brands and serving size.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatelayered drink

Why: 6 ingredients, layered drink, uses cream

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

  • 6 tblsp groundCoffeeModifier
  • 1/4 tspCorianderOther
  • 4-5 whole greenCardamomOther
  • to tasteSugarSweetener
  • to tasteWhipping creamDairy Or Cream
  • as neededIceDilution

How to Make It

  1. Place the coffee and spices in the filter cone of your coffee maker.
  2. Brew coffee as usual, let it cool.
  3. In a tall glass, dissolve 1 or 2 teaspoons of sugar in an ounce of the coffee (it's easier to dissolve than if you put it right over ice).
  4. Add 5-6 ice cubes and pour coffee to within about 1 inch of the top of the glass.Pour
  5. Rest a spoon on top of the coffee and slowly pour whipping cream into the spoon.Pour
  6. This will make the cream float on top of the coffee rather than dispersing into it right away.Top

How to Serve

Glass
Highball Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Cubed ice
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

SpiceSweet

Supporting notes

CoffeeRoastedRich

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
BoldnessDelicate – Bold
  • Non-alcoholic

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

  • After DinnerSuggested from its coffee and cream notes.
  • DessertSuggested from its cream and coffee notes, pairing with desserts pairing.
  • Low / No AlcoholSuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

DessertsChocolateCoffee Desserts

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-SugarVegan

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Gluten-FreeVegetarian
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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Sugarto taste

Simple SyrupWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use about 1/4 oz simple syrup per teaspoon of sugar as a starting point.
What changes
Simple syrup can replace sugar, but it also adds water and dissolves more easily.

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Thai Coffee?
The Thai Coffee is a non-alcoholic cocktail made with 6 ingredients, traditionally served in a Highball Glass. It is a non-alcoholic drink. A standard serving contains approximately 137 calories.
What does a Thai Coffee taste like?
Thai Coffee has a flavour profile featuring Spice, Sweet, Coffee. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Thai Coffee?
Thai Coffee pairs well with Desserts, Chocolate, Coffee Desserts. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Thai Coffee?
The Thai Coffee is alcohol-free. This recipe is estimated to contain approximately 137 kcal. Calorie content varies based on the juices, syrups and mixers used.
When is a Thai Coffee typically served?
Thai Coffee is often suggested for After Dinner, Dessert, Low / No Alcohol, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Thai Coffee?
If you enjoy Thai Coffee, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to other mocktails that share its flavour balance. Many classic cocktails also have non-alcoholic adaptations built around the same balance.
Can I make a Thai Coffee at home?
Yes. The Thai Coffee uses 6 ingredients, making it more involved to prepare at home. You will need a Highball Glass. Use fresh juices and quality syrups for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare mocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find mocktails I like?
Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Thai Coffee with other mocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.