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Creamy Thai Iced Tea Recipe with Condensed Milk Easy and Perfect

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A refreshing and creamy Thai iced tea made with strong black tea, star anise, cardamom, and sweetened condensed milk for a velvety, sweet, and spiced beverage perfect for warm weather.

Ingredients

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  • 4 teaspoons or 4 black tea bags (Assam or Ceylon recommended)
  • 4 cups (950 ml) filtered water
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) evaporated milk (or whole milk/coconut milk as alternatives)
  • 2 whole star anise pieces
  • 3 lightly crushed cardamom pods
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
  • Ice cubes (for serving)

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups (950 ml) of filtered water to a boil. Add 2 star anise and 3 lightly crushed cardamom pods. Let steep for about 5 minutes.
  2. Remove the pot from heat and add 4 teaspoons of black tea leaves or 4 tea bags. Cover and steep for 10 minutes until the tea turns a strong amber-orange color.
  3. Strain the tea through a fine mesh strainer into a heatproof pitcher to remove leaves and spices. Press gently on the leaves to extract flavor but avoid bitterness.
  4. While the tea is still warm, stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar if using, until dissolved. Refrigerate the tea until chilled, about 1 hour.
  5. Fill tall glasses with ice cubes. Pour the chilled tea about two-thirds full into each glass.
  6. Slowly add 2 tablespoons (30 ml) sweetened condensed milk and 1 tablespoon (15 ml) evaporated milk per glass. Stir gently to combine before serving.

Notes

Steep tea off heat for 10 minutes to avoid bitterness. Use fresh star anise and cardamom for best flavor. Adjust condensed milk amount to taste. Chill tea before serving to prevent ice dilution. For dairy-free, substitute coconut condensed milk and coconut milk.

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