Southern Thai Tea 5-Liter Recipe

Steps

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1. 1
   Pour 5 liters of water into a large pot, cover with a lid, and heat until it comes to a boil.
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2. 2
   Once the water boils, turn off the heat and remove the lid. Add 400 grams of southern tea powder, press it into the water with a ladle, and stir until completely dissolved.
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3. 3
   Cover the pot with a lid and let steep for about 10 minutes to extract the tea concentrate, being careful not to exceed this time.
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4. 4
   After 10 minutes, open the lid and strain the tea through two layers of thin cloth. Gather the cloth corners and squeeze out the concentrated tea liquid.
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5. 5
   Pour the filtered concentrated tea into a clean container and add 300 grams of sugar.
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6. 6
   Add 1600 grams of Falcon sweetened condensed milk and stir well until it dissolves quickly, enriching the flavor, sweetness, and color of the tea.
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7. 7
   Add 600 grams of Falcon unsweetened evaporated milk and continue stirring until fully incorporated. This adds a creamy aroma while preserving the tea flavor and deepening the color.
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8. 8
   Set the tea aside to cool completely, then transfer it to a pitcher or serving container.
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9. 9
   When serving, fill a 20-ounce glass with ice and pour in 150 ml of the prepared tea.
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10. 10
    For added richness and presentation, whip thoroughly chilled Falcon UHT milk into smooth, fluffy foam using a milk frother and top the tea with the foam.
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