Thai Tea

Directions

1. 1
   Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan.
2. 2
   Add the tea and remove the pan from heat.
3. 3
   Stir to submerge all the tea leaves in the water.
4. 4
   Steep for about 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Pour the brew through a coffee filter or a fine-mesh strainer into a large pitcher.
6. 6
   Add the sugar to the hot tea and stir to dissolve.
7. 7
   Cool to room temperature.
8. 8
   Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
9. 9
   Fill tall glasses with crushed ice.
10. 10
    Add enough of the tea to fill the glasses to within 1 inch from the top.
11. 11
    Then float 3 to 4 tablespoons of evaporated milk over the ice in each glass.