Recipe submitted by Siminder Kaur
Masala Thai Iced Tea
Masala Thai Iced Tea is a refreshing take on the traditional Thai iced tea infused with Indian spices. Its a great beverage to be tried during summers and infused with spices it acts as a healthy option to be tried.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 inch piece peeled ginger
- 2 green cardamom pods, crushed slightly
- 2-3 small pieces cinnamon
- 2 cloves
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1/2 - 1 tablespoon loose tea (depending upon taste) or 2 black tea bags
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk, adjust as needed
- 1-2 sprigs of mint leaves
Method
In a sauce pan / pot, put water, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, fennel seeds and let it come to a boil.
After water comes to a boil, put tea and let it steep for 3-5 minutes until tea loses its color and fragrance into the water.
Cool the tea mixture and let it come to room temperature.
Strain the tea using a sieve and mix well with the condensed milk. Taste for sweetness and adjust condensed milk according to taste.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Garnish with mint sprigs just before serving. Tea is best served when chilled.
Additional Tips:
- To add more flavor, top with whipped cream and/or make a swirl with some more condensed milk to make it look prettier.
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August 27, 2012 at 10:32 pmyou are best chef in the world and your dishes is superb.
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