Easy Star Anise Iced Tea
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
- Total: 2 hr 10 min
- Prep: 5 min
- Inactive: 2 hr
- Cook: 5 min
- 5 cups water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 5 whole star anise pods
- 8 black tea bags
- 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- Ice
- Mint leaves, for garnish
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- Whip up this irresistibly refreshing iced tea! In a medium saucepan, bring water, sugar, and star anise pods to a boil over medium heat. Take the saucepan off the heat and add the tea bags. Let the tea steep and cool down to room temperature, about 1 hour. Discard the star anise pods and tea bags, then whisk in the condensed milk. Transfer to a large pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until chilled.
- To serve: Fill 4 glasses with ice and pour the tea over it. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately. Your taste buds will thank youcool, creamy, and packed with exotic spice!
Star anise pods can be sourced at specialty Asian grocery stores.
