Iced Teas for Hot Weather
While Iced Tea is a perfect drink all year long, there is nothing like a glass of iced tea on a hot day. We wanted to share some more info about some of our most popular iced teas and some stunning food items to pair these teas with.
9:00 PM Tea on Ice
9:00 PM is an award-winning, caffeine-free rooibos blend. When iced, it has a perfectly balanced, naturally sweet flavor profile that appeals to everyone from tea connoisseurs to kids. Brew iced 9:00 PM with these easy instructions:
- 1 cup (250 mL) filtered or spring water
- 2 Tbsp. 9:00 PM Tea
- 1 cup of ice cubes
Instructions:
- Bring the water to a boil.
- Brew 9:00 PM for five minutes.
- Remove the leaves and pour the brew over ice.
- Serve immediately.
Makes approximately two servings (1.5 cups/350 mL).
For an added treat, pair 9:00 PM on Ice with lamb tagine, dark chocolate French macaroons, or lavender-sea salt caramels.
(Almost) Classic Iced Tea
Art of Tea’s award-winning Classic Black makes a fantastic iced tea. Its Nilgiri base produces a fragrant, crisp, clear brew, while its Yunnan golden buds add an alluring, chocolaty depth that’s rare in iced teas. Blended with sugar and lemon, it takes Southern sweet tea to a new level. Brewed with vanilla sugar and orange, it becomes a sophisticated, satiating iced tea unlike any you’ve ever tasted. Here’s how to make our (Almost) Classic Iced Tea:
- 1 cup (250 mL) filtered or spring water
- 1 heaping Tbsp. Classic Black
- 1 Tbsp. freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 Tsp. Madagascar vanilla sugar (or coconut palm sugar with a few drops of pure vanilla extract)
- 1.5 cups of ice cubes
- 1 wedge orange
Instructions:
- Bring the water to a boil.
- Brew Classic Black for four minutes.
- Remove the tea leaves.
- Stir in the vanilla sugar and orange juice.
- Pour the mixture over ice.
- Add the orange wedge and serve immediately.
Makes approximately two servings (2 cups/475 mL).
For an added treat, pair this modified classic with Kansas City-style barbecue, fresh peaches, or cardamom-vanilla pudding.
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