Thai Iced Tea

1. 1

   Bring water to a boil in a saucepan, add the tea leaves and remove pan from the heat.

2. 2

   Gently stir the tea leaves to submerge them in the water.

3. 3

   Let the tea steep for 5 minutes, or until it turns a brilliant orange and has a strong taste with no bitterness.

4. 4

   Pour the tea through a coffee filter or fine mesh strainer into a pitcher.

5. 5

   Add the sugar to the hot tea and stir well to dissolve completely.

6. 6

   Set aside to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, or for up to 1 week.

7. 7

   To serve, fill tall glasses with crushed ice, add tea to fill about 3/4 of each glass, then pour about 1/4 cup of evaporated milk or half-and-half over the ice in each glass.

8. 8

   Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.