Thai Style Iced Tea

By KDHarmon

Ingredients

• 10 star anise pods
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 vanilla bean

Preparation

Step 1

Combine star anise pods, sugar, and 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.

Makes 8 servings