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Thai-Style Iced Tea

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Thai-Style Iced TeaMichael DePasquale

Spiced tea and sweetened condensed milk are the keys here.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

10 star anise pods
3 tablespoons sugar
1 vanilla bean
15 black tea bags
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk

Preparation

  1. Combine 10 star anise pods, 3 tablespoons sugar, and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Scrape in seeds from 1 vanilla bean; add bean. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Transfer to a large pitcher. Add 15 black tea bags and 7 cups cold water. Cover; chill at least 4 hours. Strain into another large pitcher. Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk until dissolved. Serve over ice.

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