Thai iced tea is one of my ice cream flavors that I find myself craving during the day when I'm far from my freezer. Brewed from strong ceylon tea, the bright orange drink is made creamy with condensed or evaporated milk. It has a sweet, smoky flavor that is surprisingly subtle, when compared to its bright orange hue.
When I visited Thailand several years ago, I was excited anticipating the pad thai and thai iced tea sold by street vendors. Immediately, I learned that this one dish and drink popular in the United States is just one of many things to try. All juices from street vendors are served in plastic bags, which can be held like groceries or hung from the handlebars of a tuk-tuk or bicycle. It reminded me of a giant capri sun made better by the fact that I didn't have to negotiate a tiny little straw.
Tapioca pearls, orange blossom water, star anise, and crushed tamarind seed can be added to the tea to enhance the flavor. I'm looking forward to making ice cream of all the different tastes of my travels. Maybe it's time to take another trip to Southeast Asia...
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