Thai Iced Tea

1. 1

   Combine the water and cardamom pods in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.

2. 2

   Turn off the heat, add the tea bags and stir gently.

3. 3

   Steep for 10 minutes, then remove the tea bags.

4. 4

   Add the sugar and condensed milk and stir with a wooden spoon until all of the sugar is dissolved.

5. 5

   Allow to cool.

6. 6

   Remove 1 1/2 cups of the cooled tea mixture from the saucepan and pour this into an ice cube tray.

7. 7

   Freeze for at least 4 hours.

8. 8

   Strain and refrigerate the remaining tea.

9. 9

   When ready to serve, divide the tea ice cubes between four glasses.

10. 10

    Fill the glasses with the chilled tea mixture, leaving a little extra space at the top.

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    Top each glass off with 2 tablespoons of the half-and-half.

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    Serve garnished with a slice of candied ginger, a stalk of lemon grass or a mint sprig, if desired.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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