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Hong Kong Iced Tea (香港凍檸茶)
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Hong Kong Iced Tea (香港凍檸茶)

Hong Kong Iced Tea is a chilled beverage featuring strong oolong tea sweetened with dark brown sugar syrup and brightened with fresh lemon slices. The tea is brewed and cooled before combining with simple syrup made by simmering brown sugar and water. Served over ice with lemon, this drink balances deep tea flavors with sweetness and citrus sharpness, offering refreshment with distinctive local character.

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 130 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Chinese

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Stir to combine and repeat with the second glass!

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 130

% 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.