Hong Kong Iced Tea (香港凍檸茶)
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Hong Kong Iced Tea (香港凍檸茶)
Description
This Hong Kong Iced Tea begins by steeping a bag of oolong tea in boiling filtered water for ten minutes to extract a robust flavor. The tea is cooled naturally or chilled in the refrigerator. Meanwhile, a simple syrup is created by dissolving dark brown sugar in filtered water over low heat, then cooled. This ensures even sweetness without graininess.
In serving, glasses filled with ice receive lemon slices followed by half the tea and half the simple syrup, stirred to combine and then repeated for a second glass. The lemon adds a bright acidic note that complements the mellow oolong's slight floral tones and the syrup's caramel sweetness.
The drink can be enjoyed immediately and is a popular refreshing choice particularly in warm weather. The method allows adjusting syrup concentration to taste and can be made ahead for convenience.
Ingredients
For the Tea
- 1 bag oolong tea
- 2 cups water boiled filtered
For the Simple Syrup
- 5 tbsp dark brown sugar
- 6 tbsp water filtered
For Everything Else
- 1 lemon washed and sliced
- ice cubes
Instructions
- Steep an oolong tea bag in 2 cups of boiled filtered water for 10 minutes. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature naturally or help speed it up by transferring it to the fridge after steeping.
- Meanwhile, combine the dark brown sugar with 6 tablespoons of filtered water and simmer until the sugar has fully dissolved. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes before setting it aside. Again, you can allow the simple syrup to cool to room temperature naturally or in the fridge.
- In a glass, add in a handful of ice cubes and half of a lemon, sliced. Add half of the tea to the glass. Then add half of the brown sugar simple syrup.
- Stir to combine and repeat with the second glass!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 130kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 114mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 12IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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