Classic Thai Iced Tea
Traditional dish · Thai
A rich and creamy sweet tea, traditionally made with strongly brewed black tea, star anise, cardamom, and sweetened with condensed milk and evaporated milk. Served over ice.
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Ingredients
- Thai black tea leaves1/2 cup
- Star anise3 pods
- Cardamom pods5 pods
- Water4 cups
- Sweetened condensed milk1/2 cup
- Evaporated milk1/2 cup
- Sugar1/4 cup
- Ice cubesFor serving
Steps
- 1
Boil 4 cups of water. Add Thai black tea leaves, star anise, and cardamom pods to a heatproof bowl or pot.
- 2
Pour the boiling water over the tea and spices. Let steep for 5-10 minutes, depending on desired strength.
- 3
Strain the tea mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, discarding the solids.
- 4
Stir in sugar until dissolved. Let the tea cool to room temperature.
- 5
To serve, fill glasses with ice. Pour the sweetened tea about two-thirds full.
- 6
Top each glass with a splash of evaporated milk and a drizzle of sweetened condensed milk.
