Authentic Thai Iced Tea

Ingredients

Water

4 cups

Thai tea leaves

4 tablespoons

Sweetened condensed milk

1/2 cup (adjust to taste)

Ice cubes

as needed

Evaporated milk

1/4 cup (optional, for extra creaminess)

Sugar

2 tablespoons (adjust to taste)

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
2. Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and add 4 tablespoons of Thai tea leaves. Stir gently and allow the tea to steep for 5 minutes to extract the full flavor. For a stronger brew, steep for an additional 2-3 minutes before straining.
3. Strain the brewed tea into a pitcher or large glass, discarding the tea leaves.
4. While the tea is still warm, stir in 1/2 cup of sweetened condensed milk until well combined. For an even creamier texture, you can mix in the optional 1/4 cup of evaporated milk.
5. Taste the tea mixture and add sugar, stirring until completely dissolved. Adjust sweetness to your preference.
6. Fill two tall glasses with ice cubes and carefully pour the Thai tea mixture over the ice, filling each glass to your desired level.
7. Gently stir to combine and serve chilled. For an elegant touch, drizzle additional sweetened condensed milk over the top before serving.