Thai Iced Tea

1. 1

   Bring 6 cups of water to a boil.

2. 2

   Stir in tea leaves, cardamom pods, crushed clove and cinnamon.

3. 3

   Cover.

4. 4

   Remove mixture from heat and let steep 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Pour tea through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a pitcher, discarding tea leaves (caution--don't pour hot tea into a glass pitcher as it may break).

6. 6

   Add sugar, stirring until dissolved; cool.

7. 7

   Cover and chill 2 hours.

8. 8

   Serve in a glass over crushed ice.

9. 9

   Top with 3 to 4 tablespoons half-and-half.

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