Quick Thai Tea For Two Recipes

REAL THAI ICED TEA

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Steep the tea, star anise, cardamom, cinnamon stick, vanilla bean, tamarind powder, and almond extract (if using) in the boiling water for 5 minutes.
• Strain the tea.
• Stir in the sugar and sweetened condensed milk until both are completely dissolved.
• Fill 2 tall glasses with ice.
• Pour the tea over the ice, leaving an inch or so of space at the top for the evaporated milk.
• Top up with more ice if needed, and then drizzle with 1 teaspoon of evaporated milk on each glass of tea.

THAI ICED TEA RECIPE FROM SCRATCH

Steps:

• Place the tea bags, water, vanilla extract, star anise, cardamom, cinnamon stick, vanilla bean, and turmeric into a medium-sized pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.
• Pour the tea mixture through a strainer to remove the whole spices. Fill two glasses with ice and pour the tea over the ice.
• In a small bowl whisk the sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk (or whole milk) together until smooth.
• Pour the milk mixture over the iced Thai tea. Garnish with mint leaves.

QUICK THAI TEA FOR TWO

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, all water, cardamom, sweetener, and milk and bring to a boil.
• Remove from heat and add tea bags.
• Let steep 3-10 minutes before serving.