When the weather is warm, few things are more refreshing than a tall glass of homemade iced tea . Light, flavorful, and easy to customize acc. yo your taste , iced tea is a simple way to enjoy your favorite tea in a cool and refreshing form with amazing health benefits as well .
Whether you prefer black tea, green tea, lemon, mint, Herbal or a touch of natural sweetness , making iced tea at home is surprisingly easy.
What Is Iced Tea ?
Iced tea is simply a tea that is brewed and served chilled, usually over ice. It can be made with black tea, green tea, herbal infusions, or a combination of flavors.
Unlike bottled or packaged drinks, homemade iced tea lets you control the tea strength, sweetness, and ingredients.
How to Make Classic Iced Tea ?
Ingredients :
02 teaspoons of loose-leaf Chamomile /Lavender or any preferred herbal blend or 02 Sungood Pyramid tea bags
500 ml fresh water
1–2 teaspoons honey or sugar, (optional)
01 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, (optional)
Ice cubes
Lemon slices and fresh mint for garnish.
Preparation :
Heat the water to approximately 70–80°C rather than using boiling water.
Add the loose tea / Sungood Tea Bags and steep for around 2–3 minutes .
Remove the tea leaves or tea bags and allow the tea to cool.
Add lemon juice and a little honey if desired.
Chill thoroughly and serve over ice.
Using cooler water helps preserve the delicate flavor of Herbal tea and can help prevent an overly bitter taste.
Cold-Brewed Iced Tea
Want an even smoother iced tea? Try cold brewing.
Simply add tea leaves or tea bags to cold or room-temperature water and place the mixture in the refrigerator for approximately 6–12 hours .
Once infused, remove the tea leaves or tea bags, give it a gentle stir, and serve over ice. Adding Sugar/Honey or Lime/Mint leaves is optional .
