TRADITIONAL THAI ICED TEA WITH STAR ANISE
I found this derink on Chow & it says that it is very refreshing. I haven't tried it yet but am looking forward to trying this summer (if we have one here in the UK!). Time to make doesn't include chilling time.
Provided by Um Safia
Categories Beverages
Time 15m
Yield 1/2 gallon
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring 1/2 gallon of cold water to a boil. Add 8 finely crushed star anise pods, 1 teaspoon orange blossom water, the scrapings of 1 vanilla pod or 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, a pinch each of ground cloves and ground cinnamon, and 1/2 cup Chinese black tea leaves.
- Boil for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and stir in 1 cup sugar and a few drops of red food coloring (optional, though traditional). Cover, steeping until tepid.
- Strain & place in the refriderator for a few hours to really chill.
- Pour the tea over plenty of crushed ice. Top with half-and-half or sweetened condensed milk.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1549.4, Fat 0.1, Sodium 4.6, Carbohydrate 400.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 399.2
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Maleia Fisher
[email protected]This is my new favorite Thai iced tea recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.
Patras
[email protected]I didn't have any star anise, so I used cinnamon instead. It turned out really well.
Amelia-Rose Bench
[email protected]This Thai iced tea was a bit too strong for me. I think I would use less black tea next time.
Lungzin luly
[email protected]I found this Thai iced tea to be a bit too sweet for my taste. I would probably use less sugar next time.
Farah Wael
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of star anise, but I still enjoyed this Thai iced tea. The other flavors really balanced it out.
Natasha Strydom
[email protected]This Thai iced tea is the perfect drink for a hot summer day. It's refreshing and flavorful.
Nevaeh Kickliter
[email protected]I love the creamy texture of this Thai iced tea. The coconut milk makes it so smooth and delicious.
Md arif Hosen
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my Thai iced tea turned out great. The star anise adds a really nice flavor.
Edward Gunn
[email protected]This Thai iced tea is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I'll definitely be making it again.
Ghayas Gul
[email protected]I made this Thai iced tea for a party and it was a hit. Everyone loved it.
Chapra Nadia
[email protected]This is the best Thai iced tea I've ever had! The star anise really makes it.
Asif Alavi Tv
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this Thai iced tea. The star anise gives it a subtle sweetness and the coconut milk adds a creamy richness. Yum!
Brittany K
[email protected]This Thai iced tea with star anise is a delicious and refreshing drink. The star anise adds a unique flavor that I really enjoyed. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.