Thai Iced Tea (Two Ways)

Step 1: *Option #1 Using Thai Tea Mix:

Step 2: Bring water to a boil and add the thai tea mix. Add sugar and stir until sugar is dissolved. Steep tea for at least 30 minutes and allow it to cool.

Step 3: Strain the tea, then set aside to cool. Refrigerate.

Step 4: Fill glasses with ice and add tea, leaving room to add the half and half (or other creamer). For an 8 oz. glass, add 2-3 tablespoons of half and half for a creamy flavor.

OPTION #2 From Scratch:

Step 5: Bring water to boil and add the tea bags, sugar, anise stars, cardamom pod and cloves. Stir until sugar dissolves. Gently boil tea for about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 6: Allow tea to steep for at least 30 minutes (but preferably 2 hours) and allow it to cool.

Step 7: Remove the tea bags and spoon out the anise stars, cardamom pod and cloves. Refrigerate.

Step 8: Fill glasses with ice and pour in Thai tea leaving enough room to add the half and half (or other creamer). For an 8 oz. glass, add 2-3 tablespoons of half and half for a creamy flavor.