Iced Tea
RecipesIced
Teas are a fantastically refreshing drink for our long, hot
summers and there a number of ways to make the perfect Iced
Tea.
In all of our Ice Tea Recipes you can use your
favourite black, green or flavoured teas.
Iced
Tea can be made using both loose leaf tea and teabags.
Why not make Iced Tea whilst
you are sleeping . . . Iced
Teas are so easy to make, you can even make it overnight in the
refrigerator. You can find out how to make easiest ever iced Tea below.
This makes Iced Tea one of the coolest and easiest summer entertaining
drinks around.
Although any tea can be used for making Iced Tea, the best
teas to use for Iced Tea are Ceylon and Keemun as they do not go cloudy
when left to stand. How
to make Iced Tea using Loose Leaf TeaMake a pot
of tea using Loose Leaf Tea, adding 1-2 teaspoons
more than usual. Leave to infuse to the required strength, strain into
a jug and add Caster Sugar or Sugar Syrup to taste. Leave to cool or
refrigerate.
overnight
version . . . In a tall jug, add 2 teaspoons of
Loose Leaf Tea per cup. Fill the jug with cold water and place in the
refrigerator overnight. Sweeten as required.
How to make Iced Tea using TeabagsWhen
making Ice Tea using Tea Bags, the tea doesn't go cloudy and it can be
stored in the refrigerator for several days. Make a pot of
tea using Tea Bags, adding an extra Tea Bag more than
normal. Leave to infuse to the required strength and then pour into a
tall jug and leave to cool. Add Caster Sugar or Sugar Syrup to
taste. overnight
version . . . In a tall jug, add 1 Tea
Bag per cup. Fill the jug with cold water and place in the refrigerator
overnight. Sweeten as required.
To
serve your Iced TeaFill tea glasses or tall
glasses with Ice Cubes or Crushed Ice then top with the strained
chilled tea. Garnish with whatever you fancy- slices or twists of
lemon, orange, slices of kiwi fruit, fresh strawberries or sprigs of
mint leaves are nice.
Liqueur
Iced Tea Frappeyou
will need Frozen Tea Ice Cubes (see recipe
below) Your favourite Liqueur
method Place Tea Ice
Cubes into a blender and crush. Fill Frappe, Cocktail or Liqueur
Glasses with the crushed Tea Ice. Top with your favourite Liqueur.
Garnish and serve immediately.
Tea
Ice Cubes
Tea Ice Cubes are great to
accompany your Iced Teas.
Serve these tea
ice cubes in Lemonade, Mineral or Soda Water for a deliciously
different twist.
Simply add your favourite freshly
brewed and cooled Tea, or Iced Tea, to ice cube trays
and freeze until ready to serve. You can even add extra sugar, lemon
twists, lemon juice, fresh mint leaves, sliced strawberries or
even rose petals. |