August 24th, 2011 § § permalink
Serves 6
Ingredients
1 cup thai tea leaves
3 cups water, hot but not boiling
¼ cup turbinado sugar
2 cups sweetened condensed milk
Directions
Place the tea leaves and sugar in a bowl and place the 3 cups of hot water over the leaves. Let stand for about 5 minutes or until steeped. Strain the mixture and allow to cool completely. Place the tea equally in 6 large glasses (about ¾ full) filled with ice. Fill up the remaining parts of the glass with the condensed milk. Stir before serving.
July 22nd, 2011 § § permalink
Makes 1 gallon
Ingredients
1 cup ripe peaches, chopped
1 cup turbinado sugar or raw unprocessed sugar
1 cup water
2 jasmine tea bags
Ice
Water
Peaches for garnish
Directions
In a medium saucepan combine the peaches, sugar, and water and bring to boil. Reduce heat, place the tea bags in the syrup and let simmer for about 5 minutes. Take off heat and continue to let steep for about 5 more minutes or until the mixture is dark. Puree the mixture in a blender. Pour the syrup/puree in a container filled with ice and add water (about 1 gallon)! Garnish with peach slices.