Thai Lime Iced Tea (Printable)
Bold black tea meets zesty lime in this cooling Thai-inspired beverage, perfectly balanced with subtle sweetness.
# 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)
# How To Make It:
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 Hints:
01 -
- The lime cuts through the rich sweetness creating a perfectly balanced drink that wakes up your palate
- It comes together in under 15 minutes but tastes like something you'd wait ages for at a specialty cafe
02 -
- Adding lime to hot tea can make it taste bitter so wait until it's cooled first—I learned this the hard way
- The drink tastes even better after sitting for 10 minutes as the lime melds with the tea
03 -
- Roll your limes on the counter before cutting to maximize juice output
- If your tea turns cloudy don't worry it's from rapid cooling and doesn't affect taste