Thai Sweet Iced Tea

A delicious Thai iced tea for a refreshing afternoon.

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs 15 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 6 cups water

  • 1 cup Thai tea leaves

  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

  • ½ teaspoon crushed cardamom pods

  • ¼ teaspoon crushed cloves

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar

  • 1 cup half-and-half, or to taste

  • crushed ice, as needed

Directions

  1. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in tea leaves, vanilla extract, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon. Cover and remove from the heat. Let steep for 15 minutes.

  2. Pour tea through a fine mesh strainer; discard tea leaves. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

  3. Fill glasses with crushed ice. Pour tea into glasses and top with half-and-half.

Cook's Note:

You can use condensed milk in place of half-and-half.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

230 Calories
5g Fat
44g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 230
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 28mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 44g 16%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 42g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 86mg 7%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 234mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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