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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