Thai Iced Tea

• 5 cups water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 5 whole star anise pods*
• 8 black tea bags
• 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
• Ice
• Mint leaves, for garnish
• *Can be found at specialty Asian markets

1. In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, bring the water, sugar and star anise pods to a boil.
2. Remove the pan from the heat and add the tea bags.
3. Allow the tea to steep and cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
4. Discard the star anise pods and the tea bags and whisk in the condensed milk.
5. Pour into a large pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until ready to serve.
6. To serve: Pour the tea into 4 ice-filled glasses.
7. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve.

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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/thai-iced-tea-recipe.html (may not work)