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Thai Lime Iced Tea

Thai Lime Iced Tea: Refreshing Sip for Hot Days

Thai Lime Iced Tea is a dairy-free, refreshing drink, perfect for hot summer days, blending black Thai tea with fresh lime juice for a zesty flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea
  • 1 cup Thai Tea Mix Use a quality black Thai tea mix or substitute with strong black tea like Assam or Ceylon.
  • 8 cups Water Divided into 4 cups hot and 4 cups cold.
For Sweetness
  • 2/3 cup Sugar Adjust to taste; coconut sugar or simple syrup are good alternatives.
For Freshness
  • 2/3 cup Lime Juice Adds zing and brightness; can substitute with lemon juice.

Equipment

  • Small pot
  • fine mesh strainer
  • Pitcher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by bringing 4 cups of water to a rolling boil in a small pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Once the water is boiling, turn off the heat and add 1 cup of the Thai tea mix. Stir gently and allow it to steep for 4-5 minutes.
  3. Strain the tea into a large pitcher using a fine mesh strainer or a tea sock.
  4. While the tea is still warm, add 2/3 cup of sugar to the pitcher and stir until dissolved.
  5. Pour in 4 cups of cold water and 2/3 cup of fresh lime juice to the pitcher. Stir thoroughly.
  6. Serve by filling glasses with ice cubes and pouring the chilled Thai Lime Iced Tea over the ice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 25gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 25gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store brewed Thai Lime Iced Tea in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze the tea in ice cube trays.

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