Thai Iced Tea: For A Healthier, Refreshing Spin

By Aanchal Mathur

Give your regular iced tea a spin as this local Thai tea is made from unique ingredients such as star anise, turmeric and vanilla etc. 

The sweetness of the tea is derived from sugar and condensed milk. The milk that is used to make this iced tea is either whole milk or coconut milk. 

Ingredients

4 black tea bags 2 star anise 1 stick cinnamon 2 tablespoon sugar 4 tablespoon milk 1 green cardamom 4 cup water 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1/4 teaspoon turmeric 1/4 cup condensed milk Ice cubes as required

Step 1

In a deep pot, add water, tea bags, cardamom, vanilla essence, star anise, cinnamon stick and turmeric. Boil the ingredients together on low heat for 5 minutes.

Step 2

In tall glasses, add some crushed ice and pour the tea over the ice through a strainer. 

Step 3

Now whisk sugar, sweetened condensed milk and whole milk in a bowl until smooth. 

Step 4

Pour this milk mixture in glasses over the tea and give a gentle stir.  Thai iced tea is ready to be served.