Grass Jelly Drink (3 Ways!)

2 Glass cups of grass jelly drink with brown sugar milk tea.

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Asian

Prep Time: 8

Cook Time: 2

Total Time: 10

Servings: servings

Calories: 223kcal

Author: Quynh Nguyen

This refreshing and jiggly grass jelly drink is perfect for hot days and sweet cravings. Whether you love classic brown sugar milk tea, creamy coconut milk, or bold Vietnamese coffee—these easy variations with canned grass jelly are fun to make and even better to sip.

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Ingredients

1 can of grass jelly cut into cubes
ice

Brown Sugar Milk Tea (Option #1)

½ cup brown sugar
½ cup water
2 tablespoons black tea leaves (or tea bags)
2 cups water
1 cup milk (or dairy free alternative like coconut milk almond milk, oat milk, etc.)

Coconut Milk and Condensed Milk (Option #2)

1 (13.5 oz) can coconut milk
3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk

Vietnamese Coffee (Option #3)

2 tablespoons ground vietnamese coffee (Cafe Du Monde brand)
2-3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
hot water

Instructions

Make the Brown Sugar Milk Tea

Heat brown sugar + water until syrupy (5–7 mins). Let cool.
Brew black tea in boiling water for 5 minutes. Strain and let cool.
Fill a glass with ice and grass jelly. Add tea, milk, and a drizzle of syrup. Stir and enjoy!

Make the Coconut Milk Version

Mix coconut milk and condensed milk until smooth. Adjust sweetness.
Pour over ice and grass jelly.

Make the Vietnamese Coffee Version

Brew coffee using a phin filter or strong brew. Stir in condensed milk.
Let cool slightly, then pour over ice and grass jelly.

Notes

Chill everything ahead of time—tea, milk, and coffee—for the best flavor.
Use a straw or spoon to enjoy the jelly at the bottom of the glass.
Adjust sweetness to your taste—start light and add more syrup or condensed milk as needed.
Leftover grass jelly? Toss it into chè Thái or chè ba màu for an easy Vietnamese dessert!

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