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Ingredients

• 1 l Water
• 40 g Thai tea mix (about ½ cup)
• 50 g Sugar
• 120 ml sweetened condensed milk
• 120 ml Evaporated milk
• plenty of ice

Method

1. Bring the water to the boil, take it off the heat and stir in the tea mix. Leave to steep for 5 min.
2. Strain the tea through a fine sieve lined with a cloth or coffee filter, or through a tea sock, until no leaves remain.
3. While the tea is still hot, stir in the sugar and condensed milk until fully dissolved. Make it a little sweeter than you think: the ice will dilute it.
4. Let the tea cool, then chill for 30 min (or overnight).
5. Fill tall glasses with ice, pour in the tea until three-quarters full, and float the evaporated milk on top. Stir just before drinking.

Tips

• Most Thai tea mixes contain food colouring for that bright orange; a strong Ceylon or Assam tea with a star anise pod works too.
• For a dairy-free version, use coconut condensed milk and coconut milk.

Sources

Written in our own words after cross-checking these recipes:

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