Chai yen
Description
The recipe won't take much time. This wonderful drink is made from special Thai tea, which is a blend of cut black tea leaves flavored with anise, cinnamon, vanilla, and other sweet spices. This mix is sold in Asian markets in 450-gram packages labeled "Thai Tea." In Thailand, it is served cold and very sweet, with a generous splash of condensed milk poured over ice cubes. Thais enjoy drinking this tea very sweet, but you can reduce the amount of syrup to suit your taste.
Instructions
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Step 1
In a medium-sized pot, bring water to a vigorous boil. When the water boils, add tea and remove the pot from the heat.
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Step 2
Strain the tea through a sieve. Add the syrup and stir until dissolved. Cool to room temperature.
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Step 3
For serving, place ice cubes into each glass and fill three-quarters full with chilled tea.
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Step 4
On top of each glass, add 3-4 tablespoons of condensed milk. Serve when the milk runs down the ice and mixes with the tea.