Thai Iced Tea Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Sweetened tea with creamy milk.

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Ingredients

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1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
2
Brew the Tea
Once the water is boiling, add 4 tablespoons of Thai black tea leaves, 1 whole star anise, and 3 whole cloves. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
3
Sweeten the Tea
After simmering, remove the pot from heat and strain the tea into a bowl or pitcher to remove the tea leaves and spices. While the tea is still warm, stir in 1 cup of sugar until it is fully dissolved. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature or refrigerate until chilled.

4
Mix the Cream
In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of evaporated milk with 1 tablespoon of sweetened condensed milk. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and evenly mixed.

5
Serve the Tea
In a tall glass, add about 1 cup of ice cubes. Pour the cooled Thai tea over the ice until the glass is full, leaving some space at the top.
6
Add the Cream
Gently pour the creamy milk mixture over the tea, allowing it to float on top for a beautiful presentation.
7
Garnish (Optional)
For an optional garnish, add fresh mint leaves on top. Serve immediately with a straw or stir to mix before drinking.