Thai Tea

How to make Thai Ice Tea:-(similar to making coffee at home)

Thai iced tea is one of the first things people fall in love with when dining at a typical Thai restaurant. It is a native-grown red-leafed tea which is spiced with star anise seed. It is usually brewed strong and then blended with a rich swirl of Half & Half or milk. Delicious!

Directions:

1. 6 cups water, 1 cup Thai tea (cha Thai). Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the tea and remove the pan from heat. Stir to submerge all the tea leaves in the water. Steep for about 5 minutes.



2. Pour the brew through a coffee filter or a fine-mesh strainer into a large pitcher.
3. Add the sugar (vary according to taste) to the hot tea and stir to dissolve. Cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.



4. To serve: Fill tall glasses with crushed ice. Add enough of the tea to fill the glasses to within 1 inch from the top. Add a little Half & Half into each serving to taste.