Trà Đá (Vietnamese Iced Tea)
Trà Đá, or Vietnamese iced tea, is a refreshing and simple beverage made from strong black tea served over ice. It's a staple in Vietnamese cafes and homes, perfect for a hot day or alongside a meal. This recipe yields a robust, unsweetened black iced tea.
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- Tiempo total
- 20 min
- Raciones
- 4
- Dificultad
- Fácil
Puesta a punto
Ingredientes
- 30 gblack tea leaves
- 1000 mlwater
- 4 tazaice
Utensilios
kettle · strainer · serving glasses · spoon · pitcher
Elaboración
Paso a paso
- 1
Bring the water to a rolling boil in a kettle or saucepan.
Unos 3 min
- 2
Place the black tea leaves into a heatproof pitcher or teapot.
Nota de cocina: For easier straining later, you can use a fine-mesh tea infuser or a tea bag.
- 3
Carefully pour the boiling water over the tea leaves.
- 4
Steep the tea for 5 minutes to achieve a strong brew, or longer if you prefer a more intense flavor.
Unos 5 min
Nota de cocina: Do not over-steep, as it can make the tea bitter. Adjust steeping time to your preference.
- 5
Strain the tea leaves from the brewed tea, discarding the leaves. If using a tea infuser, simply remove it.
Unos 1 min
- 6
Let the brewed tea cool down for at least 10 minutes at room temperature.
Unos 10 min
Nota de cocina: You can also place the pitcher in an ice bath to speed up cooling.
- 7
Fill serving glasses generously with ice.
Nota de cocina: The more ice, the faster the tea will chill and the less diluted it will become over time.
- 8
Pour the cooled tea over the ice and serve immediately.
Nota de cocina: This tea is typically served unsweetened. If you prefer, you can add a touch of sugar or condensed milk to individual servings.
Conservación
Store leftover brewed tea in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Trà Đá is typically enjoyed cold and is not meant for reheating.