Fresh Orange · Cardamom ·
Vanilla Bean · Rose Water
Try mixing them up, too. Cardamom and rose water are a classic Middle-eastern match. Orange plus vanilla bean make an orange creamsicle. Any combination works beautifully.
And remember: when you're done making your iced tea, don't throw out the used leaves. There is still a lot of flavor in them! Store them in the fridge in an airtight container until you're ready to brew them as a hot tea.
*Check out the bonus tip at the very bottom!
Black Tea with Fresh Orange
Forego the tired iced tea with lemon wedge combo and try a ripe, juicy slice of orange. You'll wonder why you didn't do it sooner.
For the brightest flavor, don't cut the orange into slices until you're ready to serve the iced tea, so that the juices and essential oils are nice and fresh.
You will need:
1.5 L of drinking water
2 containers that can each hold 1.5 L of water, like 64oz. mason jars
*If you don't have these, you can simply buy two 1.5 L bottles of water and empty one out.
Strainer
Half pouch or 17 grams Wild Orchard Black Tea
About half an orange, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
Light agave syrup, to taste
*We like to use 2 Tablespoons for a medium-light sweetness.
Ice
Directions:
- Put the tea leaves into one of the containers and fill with 1.5 L of drinking water.
- Close the lid tightly and refrigerate overnight, or for 10-12 hours.
- Strain into the container.
- Sweeten as desired. Start with 1 Tablespoon, then add more as needed.
- Cut the orange into slices.
- Fill each serving glass about a third or half-way with ice, followed by a slice of orange.
- Pour the tea over the orange slice and ice cubes, give it a swirl, and enjoy.
Black Tea with Cardamom
Sweet, heady cardamom combines with the natural complexity of Wild Orchard Black Tea to create a flavor that is at once mysterious and familiar.
You will need:
1.5 L of drinking water
2 containers that can each hold 1.5 L of water, like 64oz. mason jars
*If you don't have these, you can simply buy two 1.5 L bottles of water and empty one out.
Half pouch or 17 grams Wild Orchard Black Tea
3 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
Light agave syrup, to taste
*We like to use 2 Tablespoons for a medium-light sweetness.
Ice
Directions:
- Put the tea leaves and cardamom pods (careful not to lose the seeds) into one of the containers and fill with 1.5 L of drinking water.
- Close the lid tightly and refrigerate overnight, or for 10-12 hours.
- Strain into the container.
- Refrigerate overnight or for 8-12 hours.
- Strain into the empty bottle or pitcher.
- Sweeten to taste. Start with 1 Tablespoon, then add more as needed.
- Fill drinking glasses half-way with ice, and pour over with the tea. Enjoy.
Black Tea with Rose Water
Heavenly rose water paired with Black Tea's notes of lychee will make you swoon.
You will need:
1.5 L of drinking water
2 containers that can each hold 1.5 L of water, like 64oz. mason jars
*If you don't have these, you can simply buy two 1.5 L bottles of water and empty one out.
Half pouch or 17 grams Wild Orchard Black Tea
2 teaspoons rose water
Light agave syrup, to taste
*We like to use 2 Tablespoons for a medium-light sweetness.
Ice
Directions:
- Put the tea leaves into one of the containers and fill with 1.5 L of drinking water.
- Close the lid tightly and refrigerate overnight, or for 10-12 hours.
- Strain into the empty bottle or pitcher, and stir in the rose water.
- Sweeten as desired. Start with 1 Tablespoon, then add more as needed.
- Fill drinking glasses half-way with ice, and pour over with the tea. Enjoy.
Black Tea with Vanilla Bean
Creamy, decadent vanilla bean perfectly settles into Black Tea's warm malty layers.
You will need:
1.5 L of drinking water
2 containers that can each hold 1.5 L of water, like 64oz. mason jars
*If you don't have these, you can simply buy two 1.5 L bottles of water and empty one out.
Half pouch or 17 grams Black Tea
1 vanilla bean, split open
Light agave syrup, to taste
*We like to use 2 Tablespoons for a medium-light sweetness.
Ice
Directions:
- Put the tea leaves into one of the containers and fill with 1.5 L of drinking water.
- Close the lid tightly and refrigerate overnight, or for 10-12 hours.
- Strain into the empty bottle or pitcher.
- Sweeten as desired. Start with 1 Tablespoon, then add more as needed.
- Fill drinking glasses half-way with ice, and pour over with the tea. Enjoy.
