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Easy Thai Iced Tea Recipe

Deliciously Easy Thai Iced Tea Recipe Perfect for Refreshment

This Easy Thai Iced Tea Recipe blends robust black tea with aromatic spices for a refreshingly delicious drink.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea Base
  • 4 cups filtered water Use for a clean flavor.
  • 4 tablespoons Thai tea mix or strong black tea
  • 0.5 cups sugar Adjust to your sweetness preference.
  • 1 piece star anise Optional, for infusion.
  • 1 piece crushed cardamom pod Can use ground cardamom as a substitute.
For the Creamy Finish
  • 0.33 cups evaporated milk or coconut milk or half-and-half Coconut milk for vegan option.
For Serving
  • as needed ice cubes Essential for a chilled drink.

Equipment

  • medium-sized pot
  • strainer
  • tall glasses

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Boil the water in a medium-sized pot over high heat until it reaches a rolling boil.
  2. Steep the tea mix with star anise and crushed cardamom pod in the hot water for 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Strain the tea into a clean container and stir in sugar while warm until dissolved.
  4. Cool the tea to room temperature then refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Fill tall glasses with ice cubes.
  6. Pour the chilled tea over ice, leaving space for cream.
  7. Layer the evaporated milk, coconut milk, or half-and-half on top of the tea.
  8. Serve immediately with a straw and encourage guests to stir before drinking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 20mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Experiment with flavors by adding a splash of vanilla or ginger. Use clear glasses to highlight the layers.

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