susan,

now this is really odd. i haven't seen any red coloured iced tea whenever i visit thailand. and i have been there no less than 5 times. maybe the comercial ones are different. i haven't even tasted the one with star anise either. this is new to me. maybe i should try looking for some packets the next time i go up there.

btw, the lady who makes the curry powder is back in India visiting her relatives there right now. my mother-in-law has placed the order. we just don't know when might that be ready. also, as my mother-in-law is away from 10/09-24-09 (to china)and 26/09-15/10(to melbourne) and i will be away from 29/09-13/10 (to taiwan), the curry powder will arrive at your door step very late!!!

hopefully, it will get to you before christmas. (just kidding.)

ps: thanks for the information of thai tea. learned something new today. :)