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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
Brew the black tea at about twice the usual strength.
- 2
Quickly pour the hot tea into a glass filled with a mountain of ice.
- 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.
Recommended teas for this recipe
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