Thai Iced Tea
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
- Total: 2 hr 10 min
- Prep: 5 min
- Inactive: 2 hr
- Cook: 5 min
Ingredients
5 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
5 whole star anise pods*
8 black tea bags
3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
Ice
Mint leaves, for garnish
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, bring the water, sugar and star anise pods to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat and add the tea bags. Allow the tea to steep and cool to room temperature, about 1 hour. Discard the star anise pods and the tea bags and whisk in the condensed milk. Pour into a large pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until ready to serve.
- To serve: Pour the tea into 4 ice-filled glasses. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve.
Cook’s Note
*Can be found at specialty Asian markets.