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Thai Iced Tea, Lightened Up

Strong-brewed Thai tea poured over ice with light coconut milk and a touch of honey, dairy-free and less sweet than the classic.

Ingredients

  • 4 Thai tea bags or 4 tbsp loose Thai tea
  • 3 cups hot water
  • 1 star anise
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp honey or to taste
  • 0.75 cup light coconut milk
  • 4 cups ice

Instructions

  1. Steep the tea bags or loose tea with the star anise in hot water for 8-10 minutes to brew it strong.
  2. Strain out the tea leaves and star anise, then stir in the vanilla and honey while the tea is still warm.
  3. Let the tea cool to room temperature, or chill in the refrigerator.
  4. Fill glasses with ice, pour the tea over, and top each glass with a splash of light coconut milk. Stir gently before drinking.