Description
A refreshing and aromatic Lemon Vanilla Black Tea Iced Tea recipe that combines the rich flavor of vanilla black tea with homemade lemonade, perfect for a cool and invigorating drink on warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
Vanilla Black Tea Infusion
- 400ml filtered water
- 2–3 tsp Sirocco vanilla black tea (or any quality vanilla black tea blend)
Homemade Lemonade
- 15g sugar
- 200ml warm water
- 50g fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
To Serve
- Ice cubes
- Fresh lemon slices (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Vanilla Black Tea: In a jar or container, combine 2-3 teaspoons of vanilla black tea with 400ml filtered water. Stir gently to mix, then cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight to develop a rich infusion of flavors.
- Make the Homemade Lemonade: Dissolve 15g sugar in 200ml warm water in a small bowl or measuring jug. Allow the sugar water to cool to room temperature before adding 50g freshly squeezed lemon juice. Stir thoroughly to combine.
- Assemble the Drink: Fill a glass with a generous handful of ice cubes. Pour about 150ml of the homemade lemonade over the ice and add fresh lemon slices if desired for added citrus aroma and presentation.
- Add the Vanilla Black Tea: Top up the glass with the chilled vanilla black tea infusion. Stir gently to blend the sweet, tart, and aromatic vanilla flavors harmoniously before serving.
Notes
- For the best flavor, refrigerate the tea infusion overnight.
- Adjust sugar quantity to taste if you prefer a sweeter or less sweet drink.
- Use fresh lemon juice for a bright and natural citrus taste.
- The recipe can be scaled to serve more people by multiplying ingredient amounts proportionally.
- Optional lemon slices enhance the visual appeal and add subtle additional lemon flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
