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Lemon Vanilla Black Tea Iced Tea Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours (including steeping time)
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Category: Beverage
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This refreshing Lemon Vanilla Black Tea Iced Tea blends the aromatic depth of vanilla black tea with the bright, tart flavors of fresh lemon juice and a hint of sweetness. Perfectly chilled and lightly sweetened, this drink makes a delightful cool beverage for warm days or anytime you crave a flavorful iced tea.

Ingredients

Tea Infusion

  • 400ml filtered water
  • 2-3 tsp Sirocco vanilla black tea (or any quality vanilla black tea blend)

Lemonade Mixture

  • 15g sugar
  • 200ml warm water
  • 50g fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)

To Serve

  • Ice cubes
  • Fresh lemon slices (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Tea Infusion: In a jar or container, combine 2-3 teaspoons of vanilla black tea with 400ml filtered water. Stir gently to mix. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight to extract maximum flavor from the tea leaves.
  2. Make the Lemonade Base: In a small bowl or measuring jug, dissolve 15g sugar in 200ml warm water. Once fully dissolved, allow the mixture to cool to room temperature. Then, add 50g of freshly squeezed lemon juice and stir thoroughly to combine.
  3. Assemble the Drink: Fill a glass generously with ice cubes. Pour about 150ml of the homemade lemonade mixture over the ice. Add fresh lemon slices if desired for an enhanced citrus aroma and presentation.
  4. Finish 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. Enjoy the balanced, sweet, tart, and aromatic iced tea immediately for best freshness.

Notes

  • For best flavor, prepare the tea infusion the night before to allow full steeping.
  • Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of sugar according to your preference.
  • Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for optimal brightness and freshness.
  • Optional: Garnish with fresh mint leaves for an added refreshing twist.
  • This recipe is easily scalable to accommodate more servings.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/lemon-vanilla-black-tea-iced-tea-recipe/