Wonder of Thai milk tea
Thai milk tea is highly
popular among people and liked as a main drink. It is evolved from Thailand. It
is also called Thai iced tea. This drink is made from strongly brewed Ceylon
tea, or a locally grown landrace. People also include added orange blossom water,
star anise, crushed tamarind seed or red and yellow food colouring. The tea is
sugared with sweetener and condensed milk. The deep amber colour of the tea and
its milk-tinted upper layer attract and liked by people to drink tea. Thai tea
can be served hot or cold.
To prepare Thai milk tea, following ingredients are
required:
- 3/4 C black
tea leaves (approximately 3 oz.)
- star anise,
ground tamarind, cardamom and/or other spices, to taste (optional)
- 6 C boiling
water
- 1/2 C sugar
- 1/2 C
sweetened condensed milk
- 1 C
evaporated milk (most traditional), whole milk, or coconut milk
Procedure:
At first, steep the tea leaves in the water for 5
minutes, then remove the tea leaves from the water.
While the tea is still hot, stir in sugar until
dissolved, then stir in condensed milk.
Allow tea mixture to cool to room temperature or colder.
Fill tall iced tea glasses with ice, and pour in tea
mixture until glasses are roughly 3/4 full.
Slowly top off glasses with evaporated milk, whole milk
or coconut milk, but do not stir.
Sometimes, Thai tea is mixed with medicinal plants to
enhance health.
Thai people view this drink as herbal which is safe to
consume and cure life threatening diseases. Thai tea contain antioxidants that
act as catechins that may help to prevent cancer. People who consume Thai tea
are at low risk of a future stroke or heart attack as it helps arteries to
expand and become healthier. Thai iced tea contains caffeine, which acts as a
stimulant. It is established in reports that when caffeine is consumed in
moderation, it increases concentration, alertness and energy.
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