Description
Refreshingly fragrant and just sweet enough, Lemon Vanilla Black Tea Iced Tea combines cold-brewed vanilla black tea with homemade lemonade for a zesty, aromatic summer drink. Chilled overnight for depth of flavor, this vibrant iced tea offers a burst of citrus balanced by the warming notes of vanilla—perfect for cooling down on a hot day or impressing guests at a brunch.
Ingredients
For the Vanilla Black Tea
- 400 ml filtered water
- 2–3 tsp Sirocco vanilla black tea (or your favorite vanilla black tea blend)
For the Homemade Lemonade
- 15 g sugar
- 200 ml water
- 50 g fresh lemon juice (about 1–1.5 lemons)
For Serving
- Ice cubes
- Fresh lemon slices (optional)
Instructions
- Steep the Vanilla Black Tea: In a jar or container, combine 400 ml filtered water with 2–3 teaspoons of vanilla black tea. Stir well to saturate the tea leaves. Cover and refrigerate for several hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to infuse fully.
- Prepare Homemade Lemonade: In a small bowl or pitcher, dissolve 15 g sugar in 200 ml warm water, stirring until completely clear. Let the syrup cool to room temperature, then add 50 g freshly squeezed lemon juice. Stir again to blend.
- Assemble the Iced Tea: Fill a glass with a handful of ice cubes. Add about 150 ml (or to taste) of the homemade lemonade. If desired, add fresh lemon slices for extra flavor and visual appeal.
- Finish and Serve: Pour the chilled vanilla black tea over the lemonade in the glass, filling it to the top. Gently stir to combine the flavors. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing iced tea!
Notes
- Adjust the amount of sugar in the lemonade to suit your sweetness preference.
- For a stronger vanilla flavor, let the tea steep longer or add a drop of vanilla extract.
- This recipe is easily doubled or tripled for a crowd.
- For a lower-calorie version, use your preferred sugar substitute.
- Try adding fresh herbs like mint or basil for added aroma.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 275 ml)
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
