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Cha Yen

Thai Tea

• 1 gallon water

• 8 Chinese star anise, ground

• 1 TBS orange flowers

• 1 TBS powdered vanilla

• 1 pinch clove powder

• 1 pinch chopped cinnamon

• 3/4 quart long-cut black tea leaves

• 1 to 2 C sugar

• 1 quart half & half

• Red food coloring

• Crushed ice

Bring the water to a boil in a large pot; add the star anise, orange flowers, vanilla, clove powder, cinnamon and tea leaves. Continue boiling for three to five minutes, stirring constantly; remove from heat. Cover and allow to steep until liquid is lukewarm. Strain, and add sugar to taste. Serve in a clear glass over generous amounts of crushed ice; top with half & half. Variation: Substitute coconut milk for half and half.

 

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• Food Fare Articles: Tea Time

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• Food Fare Culinary Collection: Thai Cookery

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