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Iced Tea

Iced Tea (Basic)

A fundamental recipe for making clear and refreshing iced tea. It's a classic for hot days.

Ingredients2 servings

Black tea (such as Dimbula or Nilgiri)
3 tsp
Hot water
200 ml
Ice
plenty for the glass
Gum syrup
to taste

How to make

  1. 1

    Brew the black tea at about twice the usual strength.

  2. 2

    Quickly pour the hot tea into a glass filled with a mountain of ice.

  3. 3

    Stir quickly to chill it rapidly, and add sweetness to taste.

💡 Tip

Cooling slowly can cause 'cream down', which makes the tea cloudy. Brewing strong and chilling quickly is the key to achieving clarity.

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