{"id":1851,"date":"2023-04-26T09:45:36","date_gmt":"2023-04-26T07:45:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coffee-spirit.maxicoffee.com\/recettes\/iced-tea-recipe\/"},"modified":"2025-07-24T16:59:23","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T14:59:23","slug":"iced-tea-recipe","status":"publish","type":"recipes","link":"https:\/\/www.coffee-spirit.maxicoffee.com\/en-gb\/recipe\/iced-tea-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Our iced tea recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Recipe N\u00b01: the hot water method<\/h2>\n

This iced tea recipe uses hot water to infuse the tea<\/a>. The exact temperature of the water will vary in accordance with the tea<\/strong> you\u2019re using: the darker the tea will be, the hotter the water shoulb be (but take care not to burn it). However, keep in mind that this method has two major inconvenients\u2026 Indeed, hot water can destroy the vitamin and mineral content<\/strong> of tea leaves<\/strong><\/a>. Your drink will also develop more tannin, which will bring more bitterness to your cup. If you like bitter tea, this is the method for you!<\/p>\n

Steps for making iced tea using a kettle and hot water :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\r\n

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Firstly, heat the water (using a variable temperature kettle if possible, for maximum precision).<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t \t\t\t

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Brew the tea the water over your tea (whether loose or in teabags) and let it infuse until the water turns the desired colour (no more than 15 minutes).<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t \t\t\t

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Leave the tea to cool.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t \t\t\t

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Place it in a refrigerator for a at least 6 hours.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n

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Recipe N\u00b02: the room temperature method<\/h2>\n

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Easier and quicker, the room temperature method is probably the best way to make iced tea<\/strong>. By using this method, the risk of producing that unwanted tannin<\/strong> is significantly reduced, meaning that even the subtlest flavours of your tea can flourish. Moreover, as well as preserving the full flavour, you will also benefit from all the nutritional properties (vitamins and minerals<\/strong>)\u00a0that are naturally present in your tea, making it the perfect drink for any time of day. Just be careful: if you\u2019re making an iced tea using green tea<\/strong>, be sure to drink it within 24 hours as it will oxidise quickly.<\/p>\n\n <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\r\n

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The recipe in a few simple steps <\/p> <\/header>\r\n \t\t \t\t\t

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Pour 15g of tea for 1L of water at room temperature.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t \t\t\t

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Leave the tea to brew between 30 minutes and several hours, depending on the type of tea being used (the darker the tea is, the longer the time is ).<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t \t\t\t

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Occasionally stir the water and the tea during the brewing.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t \t\t\t

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Once the infusion is done, remove the tea leaves (or teabags).<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t \t\t\t

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Feel free to add slices of fresh lemon, mint leaves, honey, agave syrup, maple syrup, or other ingredients of your choice…<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t \t\t\t

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Cool the drink in your refriregator for a few hours.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t \t\t\t

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Once it is nicely fresh, serve and enjoy!<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n

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Other recipes for iced tea<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Brands like Dammann Fr\u00e8res<\/a>,\u00a0Comptoir Fran\u00e7ais du th\u00e9<\/a> and\u00a0English Tea Shop<\/a> all offer tea bags<\/a>\u00a0especially designed to make iced tea. It\u2019s also possible to make iced tea cubes<\/strong>, which are a real treat in the summer! All it takes is to add one flavoured ice cube<\/strong> to a glass of water (flat, fizzy, or even lemonade) to bring an intense freshness<\/strong> to your drink.<\/p>\n

Personalising your iced tea<\/strong><\/h2>\n

For an even more indulgent iced tea<\/strong>, why not try making it with the following ingredients?<\/p>\n