Thai-Style Iced Tea

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Thai-Style Iced Tea
45 min.
8
135kcal

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Indulge in the refreshing and exotic flavors of Thai-Style Iced Tea, a delightful beverage that will transport your taste buds straight to the vibrant streets of Thailand. This creamy, aromatic drink is perfect for warm days, offering a unique blend of black tea, sweetened condensed milk, and a hint of spice from star anise and vanilla. With its beautiful amber hue and rich, velvety texture, this iced tea is not just a drink; it's an experience.

What makes this recipe even more appealing is its vegetarian and gluten-free nature, making it suitable for a wide range of dietary preferences. Whether you're hosting a summer gathering, enjoying a quiet afternoon, or simply looking to treat yourself, this Thai-Style Iced Tea is sure to impress. With just a little preparation time and a few simple ingredients, you can create a refreshing drink that serves up to eight people, making it ideal for sharing with friends and family.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up this delightful beverage that boasts only 135 calories per serving. The combination of heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk creates a luscious mouthfeel, while the star anise and vanilla add a fragrant twist that elevates this drink to a whole new level. So, grab your ingredients, and let’s dive into the world of Thai flavors with this irresistible iced tea!

Ingredients

  • 15  ginger tea bags black
  • 0.5 cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 10  star anise 
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • 0.5 cup condensed milk sweetened
  •  vanilla pod 

Equipment

  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Combine 10 star anise pods, 3 tablespoons sugar, and 1 cup waterin a small saucepan. Scrape in seeds from 1 vanilla bean; addbean. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
  2. Transfer to a large pitcher.
  3. Add 15 black tea bags and 7 cupscold water. Cover; chill at least 4 hours. Strain into anotherlarge pitcher. Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup sweetenedcondensed milk until dissolved.
  4. Serve over ice.

Nutrition Facts

Calories135kcal
Protein6.2%
Fat47.51%
Carbs46.29%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.01
Glycemic Load
9.51
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.4047825958418%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:134.97kcal
6.75%
Fat:7.34g
11.29%
Saturated Fat:4.48g
27.99%
Carbohydrates:16.09g
5.36%
Net Carbohydrates:15.91g
5.78%
Sugar:15.33g
17.03%
Cholesterol:23.31mg
7.77%
Sodium:28.55mg
1.24%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.16g
4.31%
Calcium:72.25mg
7.23%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.59%
Phosphorus:62.51mg
6.25%
Vitamin A:273.61IU
5.47%
Selenium:3.37µg
4.81%
Potassium:103.19mg
2.95%
Iron:0.52mg
2.86%
Magnesium:8.14mg
2.03%
Vitamin B5:0.19mg
1.91%
Zinc:0.28mg
1.88%
Vitamin D:0.28µg
1.84%
Vitamin B12:0.11µg
1.8%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.63%
Manganese:0.03mg
1.51%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.15%
Vitamin E:0.17mg
1.12%
Vitamin C:0.85mg
1.03%
Source:Epicurious