Thai Iced Tea (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Tea
01 -
1 cardamom pod, lightly smashed (skip if you want)
02 -
4 whole star anise
03 -
4 heaping spoonfuls Thai tea mix or black tea leaves
04 -
4 cups of water
→ Sweetener
05 -
Use 4 spoonfuls of sugar, add more or less if you want it sweeter
→ Cream
06 -
Half a cup of either coconut milk, half-and-half, or canned evaporated milk
→ Ice
07 -
A bunch of ice cubes
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Pour in your choice of milk over the tea gently. Let it float so you see two layers, then give it a stir before sipping.
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Pile some ice cubes into each glass, then pour in the cold tea but leave a bit of room up top.
03 -
Let the tea cool down completely, then put it in the fridge until it's nice and cold.
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Pour the tea through a strainer to catch leaves and spices. Toss out the bits left behind.
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Mix sugar in while the tea’s still warm so it melts all the way.
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Boil water in your pot. Once done, add tea leaves, star anise, and cardamom. Let everything soak for 3 to 5 minutes, adjusting if you want it stronger or lighter.