Description
Fragrant Thai Spice Sweet Tea blends aromatic Thai tea leaves with exotic spices, creating a sensory journey through Southeast Asian flavors. Cool refreshment meets bold warmth, inviting you to savor each sip of this delightful cultural blend.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups water
- 4 black tea bags
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Spices and Aromatics:
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 whole cloves
- 4–6 star anise pods
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish and Serving:
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves
- Lemon slices
Instructions
- Heat water in a saucepan until it reaches a rolling boil, then immediately remove from heat source.
- Submerge tea bags, cinnamon stick, cloves, and star anise into the hot water, allowing aromatic spices to infuse.
- Steep the tea mixture for 5-7 minutes, ensuring optimal flavor extraction without bitterness.
- Carefully remove tea bags and whole spices using a slotted spoon, preventing any sediment from remaining.
- Incorporate sugar and vanilla extract, stirring until completely dissolved and creating a smooth, sweet base.
- Transfer the spiced tea to a chilled pitcher, letting it cool to room temperature for approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Refrigerate the tea for a minimum of 1 hour to enhance flavor and achieve a refreshing temperature.
- When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled Thai spice tea over them.
- Optionally, garnish with fresh mint leaves and delicate lemon slices to elevate the presentation and add a citrusy brightness.
Notes
- Adjust steeping time to control tea strength, with shorter times for milder flavor and longer for robust taste.
- Swap sugar with honey or agave for a natural sweetener alternative that complements the spicy notes.
- Use loose leaf Thai tea blend for more authentic flavor and deeper color compared to standard tea bags.
- Experiment with additional spices like cardamom or ginger to enhance the complexity of the aromatic profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Tea
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg