Thai Lime Iced Tea (Printer-friendly)
A cooling blend of black tea and fresh lime over ice, perfect for hot days or pairing with spicy dishes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Tea Base
01 - 2 cups water
02 - 2 black tea bags (or 2 tablespoons loose black tea)
→ Flavorings & Sweetener
03 - 2 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 large lime)
05 - 2 lime slices, for garnish
06 - Ice cubes
→ Optional
07 - 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk (for a creamy version)
# How to Make It:
01 - Bring the water to a boil in a small pot or kettle.
02 - Add the black tea bags to the hot water and steep for 4–5 minutes, then remove the tea bags.
03 - While the tea is still hot, stir in the sugar until completely dissolved.
04 - Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then stir in the fresh lime juice.
05 - Fill two tall glasses with ice cubes. Pour the lime tea over the ice.
06 - Garnish each glass with a lime slice. For a creamy version, drizzle ½ tablespoon of sweetened condensed milk over each glass and stir gently.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The lime cuts through the richness of spicy food like nothing else
- It comes together in fifteen minutes but feels like something youd order at a restaurant
02 -
- Adding lime to hot tea can make it taste bitter, always let the tea cool first
- The sweetened condensed milk version is completely different but equally amazing
03 -
- Make the tea base a day ahead and keep it in the fridge for instant refreshment
- Room temperature tea melts the ice just enough to create the perfect dilution