Method
1. Add star anise pod, vanilla bean, golden caster sugar, loose thai tea and water to the TM5 bowl
2. Boil for 10 min, 100°C, speed 1
3. Allow to infuse for as long as you can but for at least 15 minutes
4. Strain out solids and return to thermomix bowl
5. Add single cream and condensed milk to the TM5 bowl
6. Blend with MC in place 10 sec, speed 8
7. Chill for several hours, even up to 24 hours which will age it and make a better ice cream
8. Add single cream and condensed milk to the TM5 bowl
9. Mix until stiff peaks form - 20-30 sec/Butterfly/speed 4
10. Add the chilled tea mixture and combine with a spatula
11. Pour into an ice cream container and freeze for at least 6 hours
12. Temper the ice cream by placing into the fridge for ~15 minutes before serving.