Thai Iced Tea

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  • Level: Easy
  • Total: 2 hr 10 min
  • Prep: 5 min
  • Inactive: 2 hr
  • Cook: 5 min
  • Yield: 6 drinks
Thai red tea leaves are blended with star anise, cinnamon and vanilla. The steeped tea then is flavored with sugar and, after being cooled, is mixed with cream and often condensed milk for a refreshing creamy drink

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a kettle, bring the water to a boil. Place the tea in a teapot or glass container. Pour the water over the tea and let steep until bright orange in color, 3 to 5 minutes. Strain into a clean container, such as a pitcher (or, if in tea bags, remove the bags). Add sugar and stir to dissolve. Let cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  2. Fill 6 tall glasses with crushed ice and add tea to 3/4 full. Add 1 tablespoon cream and 1 tablespoon condensed milk to each glass.
  3. Serve with iced-tea spoon so guests can swirl the mixture themselves.