Keto Thai Iced Tea

Ingredients

• 2 heaping tbsp loose black tea
• 2 star anise
• 2 cardamom pods
• 2 whole cloves
• 1 cinnamon stick
• ¹/₂ tsp vanilla powder or 1 vanilla bean
• 4 cups water (960 ml)
• ice cubes
• Optional: ¹/₄ tbsp Erythritol or Swerve (40 g/ 1.4 oz) or 10-15 drops liquid stevia
• Serve with 2 tbsp homemade Dairy-Free Keto Condensed Milk or Keto Condensed Milk per serving or heavy whipping cream or coconut milk such as Aroy-D

Instructions

1. If you don't have any, prepare the Dairy-Free Keto Condensed Milk (uses coconut milk) or Keto Condensed Milk (uses cream) and set aside while you prepare the tea.
2. To brew the tea, you will need loose black tea, star anise, cardamom, cinnamon, vanilla and water.
3. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil and add the tea, star anise, cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick and vanilla powder (or whole vanilla bean cut lenghtwise). Boil over a medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Take off the heat and let it sit for 30 minutes.
4. Strain the tea leaves and spices and discard them. Optionally, add low-carb sweetener to taste, and let the tea mix cool completely before serving. I keep it in the fridge until ready to be served. It will last for up to a week.
5. To serve, fill a glass with ice and pour in the tea mix.
6. Pour in keto condensed milk (2 tablespoons per glass, or more to taste) or cream or coconut milk. Stir or drink without stirring.
7. Serve immediately!

Nutrition (per serving, 1 glass)