Thai Tea from Scratch
A delightful blend of spices and tea creates a refreshing drink.
Ingredients
- 6 bags Black Tea
- 2.5 cups Water
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract optional
- 2 pieces Star Anise
- 1 tbsp Whole Cardamom
- 1 stick Cinnamon
- 0.25 piece Vanilla Bean
- 2 tsp Ground Turmeric
- 2 tbsp Sugar coconut palm sugar recommended
- 0.25 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 2 tbsp Evaporated Milk or Whole Milk
Instructions
- In a medium pot, combine tea bags, water, vanilla extract, star anise, cardamom, cinnamon stick, vanilla bean, and turmeric. Heat over medium until simmering, then lower heat and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Strain the tea mixture to remove spices. Fill two glasses with ice and pour the tea over.
- In a small bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk until smooth.
- Pour the milk mixture over the iced tea and garnish with mint leaves.
