Sweet tea is prevalent in the South. There are thousands of gallons of it consumed on a daily basis. Some make it with a pinch of baking soda which turns it dark brown similar in color to molasses. It is no surprise to sip on a glass so sweet it is reminiscent of maple syrup without the maple flavor. However, there isn't a single glass of southern sweet tea that can compare to Thai Iced Tea. It is creamy, decadent, and the perfect drink to cool down the heat from a spicy Thai meal.
Thai cuisine is a favorite of mine. I frequent a restaurant close to my house almost on a weekly basis. Recently I took a step into cooking Thai with a spicy beef salad. That started me on my path. To further my journey I needed help. Luckily, Everyday Thai Cooking: Quick and Easy Family Style Recipes
by Kathie Chin arrived at my door. It was just what I needed because it is a great resource for a beginner in the world of preparing Thai cuisine.
My thoughts on the cookbook: I may need to get another one because I am sure I will wear my copy out. I've already flipped through it many, many times. Pages are bookmarked with little sticky notes. They are bookmarked for two reasons; one for the recipe to make and the other for photography inspiration. Everything from the sauces to desserts looks incredible. The recipes are laid out nicely on the pages and easy to read (good font and size). I also like how you can find most of the ingredients at a regular grocery store.
Thai Iced Tea came out wonderfully. It is exactly how I remember it tasting when I've had it at a restaurant. It's easy too. Thai or black tea is steeped with star anise and sugar. Sweetened condensed milk is stirred in and cooled. It's poured over ice and topped with evaporated milk. Sip it along with a meal or for a dessert drink. Perhaps also sip on it while deciding which recipe to make next from the cookbook.
Which Thai dish do you enjoy the most? Do you prepare it at home or only have it while dining out? I have so many I want to make and I'm looking forward to cooking them thanks to this book. You can purchase a copy of the cookbook on Amazon by clicking on the photo (affiliate link):
Thai Iced Tea
Ingredients
- 1 quart boiling water
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 6 Thai or black tea bags
- 2 star anise
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup evaporated milk
Instructions
- Bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add the sugar and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat. Steep the tea bags and star anise in the hot water for five minutes. Strain the tea bags and star anise from the liquid.
- Add the condensed milk and stir to combine. Allow to cool to room temperature.
- Fill four 8 ounce glasses with ice. Pour tea mixture into glasses leaving enough room for evaporated milk. Top each glass with 2 tablespoons each of evaporated milk.
Notes
Disclosures: I received a copy of Everyday Thai Cooking; Quick and Easy Family Style Recipes cookbook at no charge. I was under no obligation to give a positive review. All opinions are my own unless otherwise stated or contained within a guest post. This post contains affiliate links.
Oh gosh I have so many favs including Thai iced tea; green curry, yellow curry, phanaeng, phad thai, tom yum, mango salad, oh no...now I'm getting really hungry! lol
You are making me hungry too. Such great Thai dishes you like.
You know.... I really don't miss living in the city - until someone says something like this.... Darn, I REALLY miss Thai cuisine!
After spending many, many months there and traveling throughout the country - I have to say Gaeng Khiao Wan Gai (Green Curry Chicken) is still my absolute favorite.
... unless it's that fragrant duck soup I found in a little hole-in-the-wall cafe in Petchburi.
I need to look for that cookbook 🙂
You will have to make a trip to the city soon so you can get some Thai or even better to get the cookbook and make it yourself.
I pinned it already and will make it this summer. The days will heat up soon, and it's about time I made some good iced tea! Did you know that bicarb is what turns dulce de leche that golden color? Adding it to a drink, that's new!
Thanks for pinning it Paula and I didn't know that bicarb is what turns dulce de leche to the golden brown color. Very interesting.
Yum! Thanks for sharing this recipe, it's much different from the one I have used occasionally and I can't wait to try yours. I too am a thai addict and whenever we go into the "city" I make sure to take time to get my fix!
I think anyone who enjoys Thai food has to get their cravings for it satisfied often. I hope you enjoy this recipe.
I love Thai iced tea. it looks great!
Thanks Dina
Ooh, this looks like a scrumptious way to drink tea! I love Thai food...but the hubby doesn't...so I tend to eat it when I get together with my sisters. I love a green papaya salad...yum!
Thank you Liz. Your husband is such a picky eater. You must have such an interesting time making things to fit his tastes.
That looks so good and refreshing! I love sweet spices like Star Anise - great with sweet milk. And I love my tea cold. Pinning this for later
I love the flavor of star anise too. I really does add a nice touch to this tea.
Loving this recipe Thai is one of my favorite foods and loved this tea thanks for sharing this recipe!
Thanks Adriana
This looks great Renee! Great review too!
Thanks Amy