Description
A refreshing and aromatic iced tea recipe combining the rich flavors of vanilla black tea with zesty fresh lemon juice and a touch of sweetness, perfect for a cooling summer beverage.
Ingredients
Scale
Tea Infusion
- 2-3 tsp Sirocco vanilla black tea (or any quality vanilla black tea blend)
- 400ml filtered water
Lemonade Mixture
- 15g sugar
- 200ml warm water
- 50g fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
To Serve
- Ice cubes
- Fresh lemon slices (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Tea Infusion: In a jar or container, combine 2-3 teaspoons of vanilla black tea with 400ml filtered water. Stir gently to mix, then cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight to allow a rich and flavorful infusion to develop.
- Make Lemonade Mixture: In a small bowl or measuring jug, dissolve 15g of sugar in 200ml of warm water. Once the sugar is fully dissolved, let the mixture cool to room temperature. Then add 50g freshly squeezed lemon juice and stir thoroughly to combine the sweet and tart flavors.
- Assemble the Drink: Fill a glass with a generous handful of ice cubes. Pour approximately 150ml (or to taste) of the homemade lemonade mixture over the ice. Add fresh lemon slices if you prefer an extra citrus aroma and flavor.
- Combine and Serve: Top up the glass with the chilled vanilla black tea infusion. Give the drink a gentle stir to blend the lemonade and tea evenly, then enjoy the refreshing balance of sweet, tart, and aromatic vanilla iced tea.
Notes
- For best flavor, refrigerate the tea infusion overnight.
- Adjust the sugar quantity to your preferred level of sweetness.
- Fresh lemon slices add visual appeal and heightened citrus aroma when serving.
- Use filtered water for a cleaner and crisper tea taste.
- This iced tea is best served immediately after assembling to keep the ice cubes intact and drink refreshing.
