Thai-Style Iced Tea

Ingredients

• 10 star anise pods
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 vanilla bean
• 15 black tea bags
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine 10 star anise pods, 3 tablespoons sugar, and 1 cup water in a small saucepan.

2. 2

   Scrape in seeds from 1 vanilla bean; add bean.

3. 3

   Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Transfer to a large pitcher.

5. 5

   Add 15 black tea bags and 7 cups cold water.

6. 6

   Cover; chill at least 4 hours.

7. 7

   Strain into another large pitcher.

8. 8

   Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk until dissolved.

9. 9

   Serve over ice.