Traditional Thai Iced Tea With Star Anise

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I found this derink on chow & it says that it is very refreshing. I haven't tried it yet but am looking forward to trying this summer (if we have one here in the uk!)! . Time to make doesn't include chilling time.

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Steps

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Bring 1 / 2 gallon of cold water to a boil.

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Add 8 finely crushed star anise pods , 1 teaspoon orange blossom water , the scrapings of 1 vanilla pod or 1 tablespoon vanilla extract , a pinch each of ground cloves and ground cinnamon , and 1 / 2 cup chinese black tea leaves.

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Boil for 3 to 5 minutes , stirring occasionally.

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Remove from the heat and stir in 1 cup sugar and a few drops of red food coloring.

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Cover , steeping until tepid.

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Strain & place in the refriderator for a few hours to really chill.

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Pour the tea over plenty of crushed ice.

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Top with half-and-half or sweetened condensed milk.

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Ingredients

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star anise pods, orange blossom water, vanilla pod, ground cloves, ground cinnamon, black tea leaves, granulated sugar, red food coloring, half-and-half