Thai Iced Tea

Thai Iced Tea

Thai iced tea is one of the first things people fall in love with when
dining at a typical Thai restaurant.  It is a native-grown red-leafed tea
which is spiced with star anise seed.  It is usually brewed strong and then
blended with a rich swirl of evaporated milk.  Delicious!

6 cups water
1 cup Thai tea (cha Thai)
1 cup sugar
1 can evaporated milk

Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan.  Add the tea and remove the
pan from heat.  Stir to submerge all the tea leaves in the water.  Steep for
about 5 minutes.  Pour the brew through a coffee filter or a fine-mesh
strainer into a large pitcher.  Add the sugar to the hot tea and stir to
dissolve.  Cool to room temperature.  Cover and refrigerate until ready to
serve.
To serve:  Fill tall glasses with crushed ice.  Add enough of the tea to
fill the glasses to within 1 inch from the top.  Then float 3 to 4
tablespoons of evaporated milk over the ice in each glass.

Source:

rec.food.cooking, rec.food.recipes