Description
A refreshing and aromatic Lemon Vanilla Black Tea Iced Tea that combines the smooth, sweet notes of vanilla black tea with tangy homemade lemonade. Perfect for warm days, this easy no-cook iced tea recipe is chilled overnight for maximum flavor and served over ice with a hint of fresh lemon slices for an extra citrusy kick.
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. Cover the container and refrigerate it for several hours or ideally overnight to allow the tea to infuse fully and develop a rich vanilla aroma.
- Make the Homemade Lemonade: In a small bowl or measuring jug, dissolve 15g sugar into 200ml warm water, stirring until fully dissolved. Allow this sugary water to cool to room temperature. Then add 50g freshly squeezed lemon juice and stir thoroughly to make a balanced, tangy lemonade base.
- Assemble the Drink: Fill a serving glass with a generous amount of ice cubes. Pour approximately 150ml of the homemade lemonade over the ice. Add fresh lemon slices if you desire an enhanced citrus flavor and garnish.
- Add the Vanilla Black Tea: Top up the glass with the chilled vanilla black tea infusion from the refrigerator. Gently stir the combined lemonade and tea together to meld the flavors into a perfectly balanced iced tea with notes of sweet vanilla and refreshing lemon.
Notes
- For best results, allow the vanilla black tea to infuse overnight to maximize flavor extraction.
- Adjust the sugar amount to suit your preferred sweetness level or substitute with a natural sweetener if desired.
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice gives the best bright, tart flavor—avoid bottled lemon juice for optimal freshness.
- This recipe can be doubled easily for larger gatherings.
- Serve immediately after assembling for the best icy refreshment.
