Iced Tea
Black tea, lightly sweetened, poured over ice with lemon.
Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · alcohol-free
Ingredients
- 180 ml Brewed black tea
- 10 ml Sugar syrup
- 10 ml Fresh lemon juice
- Lemon wheel (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 180 ml brewed black tea into the glass
- Pour 10 ml sugar syrup into the glass
- Add 10 ml fresh lemon juice
- Garnish
Tip
Brew it double strength so the ice doesn't dilute it.
About the Iced Tea
The tea family. Tea is the world's most-drunk beverage after water. Iced tea recipes appear in American cookbooks in the 1800s, and every tea culture has its own cold or sweet version: sweet tea in the American South, cha yen in Thailand, mint tea in Morocco and teh tarik in Malaysia.
Iced Tea FAQ
What's in an Iced Tea?
180 ml brewed black tea, 10 ml sugar syrup, 10 ml fresh lemon juice, garnished with lemon wheel.
Does an Iced Tea contain alcohol?
No. It is completely alcohol-free, so it suits drivers, non-drinkers and anyone pacing themselves.
Should I shake or stir an Iced Tea?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve an Iced Tea in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
