Thai-Style Iced Tea

A creamy and aromatic Thai iced tea made with black tea, star anise, vanilla, and a rich blend of heavy cream and condensed milk. This refreshing beverage offers the perfect balance of sweetness and tea flavor.

8 servings
4 hr 10 min

Ingredients

  • 10 pods star anise pods
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 whole vanilla bean
  • 15 bags black tea bags
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup sweetened condensed milk

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

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

    250 min

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