Thai Lime Iced Tea (Printable)
Refreshing black tea infused with tangy lime and sweetness, served over ice for a cool, revitalizing beverage.
# 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)
# Directions:
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 Advice:
01 -
- The way the lime cuts through the rich tea creates this sophisticated brightness that regular iced tea just cannot match
- You can make a whole pitcher in under fifteen minutes and keep it in your fridge for those days when you need something that feels like a treat but is not loaded with guilt
02 -
- Adding lime juice to hot tea can make it taste strangely bitter and muted, so patience with the cooling step is actually worth it
- The longer this sits in the fridge, the more the lime flavor fades, so it is best served within a day or two
03 -
- Squeeze your limes at room temperature because they release way more juice than cold ones straight from the fridge
- Roll the lime on the counter with your palm before cutting to break down the internal membranes and get every drop of juice out