Thai Iced Tea

Combine the water and cardamom pods in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.

Turn off the heat, add the tea bags and stir gently.

Steep for 10 minutes, then remove the tea bags.

Add the sugar and condensed milk and stir with a wooden spoon until all of the sugar is dissolved.

Allow to cool.

Remove 1 1/2 cups of the cooled tea mixture from the saucepan and pour this into an ice cube tray.

Freeze for at least 4 hours.

Strain and refrigerate the remaining tea.

When ready to serve, divide the tea ice cubes between four glasses.

Fill the glasses with the chilled tea mixture, leaving a little extra space at the top.

Top each glass off with 2 tablespoons of the half-and-half.