# Oliang

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***Oliang*** (Thai: โอเลี้ยง, 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](/source/Coffea_canephora) grounds, brown sugar, and various grains and seeds like [cardamom](/source/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]

## Origins

The name *oliang* is derived from the [Teochew Chinese pronunciation](/source/Teochew_dialect) of 烏涼 (Pe̍h-ōe-jī: *o͘-liâng*), which literally means "black and iced," in reference to the black [iced coffee](/source/Iced_coffee) concoction.[5] Teochews comprise the majority of the [Thai Chinese](/source/Thai_Chinese) population.

## Preparation

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 = *kafae yen* (กาแฟเย็น)

## See also

- [List of coffee beverages](/source/List_of_coffee_beverages)
- [Thai tea](/source/Thai_tea)

## References

1. Young, Daniel (2009-03-11). *Coffee Love: 50 Ways to Drink Your Java*. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 978-0-470-28937-2.

1. ["Thai Iced Coffee Recipe (Oliang)"](https://www.templeofthai.com/recipes/iced_coffee_oliang.php). *Temple of Thai*. Retrieved 2020-12-06.

1. Thomson, Julie R. ["These Iced Coffee Recipes From Around The World Will Inspire You To Upgrade Your Morning Brew"](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/05/22/iced-coffee-recipes-around-the-world_n_7372816.html). *Huffington Post*. Retrieved 24 February 2016.

1. Puvipirom, J & Chaiseri, S (2012). ["Contribution of roasted grains and seeds in aroma of oleang (Thai coffee drink)"](http://www.ifrj.upm.edu.my/19%20%2802%29%202012/%2831%29IFRJ-2012%20Chaiseri.pdf). *International Food Research Journal*. **19**: 583–588.

1. ["Destination Drinks #52: Oliang"](https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/how-to-make-oliang). *Lonely Planet*. Retrieved 2020-12-06.

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