Masala Thai Iced Tea
Masala Thai Iced Tea is a refreshing take on the traditional Thai iced tea infused with Indian spices.
Ingredients
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
Instructions
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.
Notes
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.