Iced tea is a summer essential. Aside from providing much needed refreshing flavour, cold teas will help to relieve fatigue and energize the body. Adding citrus fruits, berries or fresh herbs to cold teas will add healthy trace vitamins and create endless fun flavours.For a variety of fruit-flavoured teas to elevate your iced tea experience, check out our selection of fruit-flavoured teas.
How to make Darjeeling iced tea?
Darjeeling has to be one of our favourite blends and one which is a popular choice for summer parties or picnics. Method:
Ingredients:
- 4g Loose Darjeeling Tea (or 2 tea bags)
- 30ml watermelon puree or fresh watermelon cubed or sliced
- Lemon to add extra freshness
- Fresh mint for garnishing
- Ice cubes
Tools:
- Cocktail shaker
- Glass to serve
Instructions to make perfect Darjeeling iced tea 1 portion:
- Brew Darjeeling tea in 150ml water for 5 minutes
- Put 5 Ice cubes inside cocktail shaker
- Strain tea and pour inside cocktail shaker
- Add watermelon puree or finely chopped fresh watermelon
- Cover and shake vigorously
- Pour over glass, add a squeeze of lemon, garnish with fresh mint
Darjeeling tea is a floral classic celebrated in its Himalayan homeland and much further afield. Noted for subtle hints of muscatel and the silvery appearance of its leaves, Darjeeling is a highly a claimed blend with a universally loved flavour.
FAQs:
How to make cold tea with tea bags?
Steep tea bags in hot water for a few minutes, then pour over ice or refrigerate for a chilled brew.
Is Darjeeling tea good for iced tea?
Yes, Darjeeling tea can make a delicious iced tea with its light and floral flavour.
How is Darjeeling tea made?
Darjeeling tea is made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, grown in the Darjeeling region of India, and processed using traditional methods.
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