This sweet and creamy iced tea gets its signature flavor from cardamom, star anise and vanilla.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 1 hr 15 min |
| Active: | 10 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 4 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- 2 pieces star anise
- 1/4 cup loose Thai black tea leaves
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Add the cardamom pods, star anise and 4 cups water to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and add the tea. Turn off the heat, then cover and let steep for 2 minutes.
- Fold a piece of cheesecloth in half and lay it in a mesh sieve. Strain the mixture through the cheesecloth into a small bowl. Add the sugar and vanilla and stir until dissolved. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
- Fill 4 glasses with crushed ice. Pour the tea over the ice.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 116 |
| Total Fat | 2 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 24 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 23 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Cholesterol | 7 mg |
| Sodium | 25 mg |