Ingredients for Traditional Thai Iced Tea With Star Anise
- Star Anise Pods
- Orange Blossom Water
- Vanilla Pod
- Ground Cloves
- Ground Cinnamon
- Black Tea Leaves
- Granulated Sugar
- Red Food Coloring
- Half And Half
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How to Make Traditional Thai Iced Tea With Star Anise
- Bring 2 liters (approximately 1/2 gallon) of cold water to a rolling boil in a large saucepan.
- Add 8 finely crushed star anise pods, 1 teaspoon orange blossom water, the seeds scraped from 1 vanilla pod (or 1 tablespoon vanilla extract), 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/2 cup (approximately 50g) of loose leaf Chinese black tea leaves.
- Boil for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
- Remove from the heat and stir in 1 cup (200g) of granulated sugar and 2-3 drops of red food coloring (optional, for color).
- Cover the saucepan and let steep until the tea mixture is lukewarm (approximately 30-45 minutes).
- Strain the tea through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a pitcher or container. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to thoroughly chill.
- To serve, fill a tall glass with crushed ice.
- Pour the chilled tea over the ice.
- Top with 1-2 tablespoons of half-and-half or sweetened condensed milk, according to your preference.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
1596g
Fat
0g
Carbs
133g
