Thai Iced Tea Recipe
Rich and creamy iced tea with a hint of spices.
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Creamy Mixture
Spices
Method
Preparing the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add Tea and Spices
Once the water is boiling, add 4 tablespoons of Thai tea leaves, the star anise, cardamom pods, and the cinnamon stick.
- 3
Steep the Tea
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the tea to steep for about 10 minutes.
- 4
Strain the Tea
After steeping, strain the tea through a fine mesh sieve into a heatproof pitcher, discarding the solids.
- 5
Sweeten the Tea
Stir in 4 tablespoons of sugar while the tea is still warm until fully dissolved.
Making the Iced Tea
- 6
Chill the Tea
Let the sweetened tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate it until well chilled, about 1 hour.
- 7
Combine Creamy Mixture
In a separate bowl, whisk together 4 tablespoons of condensed milk and 1 cup of coconut milk until well combined.
- 8
Serve Over Ice
Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled tea over the ice. Add the creamy mixture on top and stir gently.
- 9
Garnish and Enjoy
Optional: Garnish with a sprinkle of crushed cardamom or a cinnamon stick. Serve immediately and enjoy your Thai iced tea!
