Thai Iced Tea

Ingredients:

1 qt Water

1 Star anise, smashed

1 Inch Vanilla bean, chopped

6 Whole cloves

1/2 Stick cinnamon, smashed

1 t Orange peel

2 T English breakfast black tea leaves

1/2 C Honey

1 C Half and half, divided

Directions:

In a large pot, combine spices, tea, and water. Bring to a boil. 

Boil, stirring occasionally, for five minutes. 

Remove from heat. 

Stir in honey. 

Allow mixture to cool to room temperature. 

Strain using a Thai tea filter or colander lined with a coffee filter or fine wire mesh. 

(Can be refrigerated overnight at this point.)

Pour into glasses over generous amount of ice. Gently drizzle 1/4 C half and half on top of each serving. 

Yield: 4 Servings

Tip: If making the mix in bulk, use 3T of mix for one batch of tea.

* Adapted from http://www.thespicehouse.com/recipes/thai-iced-tea