Recipe: Watermelon and Darjeeling iced tea
Iced tea is a summer essential. Aside from providing much needed refreshing flavour, cold teas will help to relieve fatigue and energize the body. Adding citrus fruits, berries or fresh herbs to cold teas will add healthy trace vitamins and create endless fun flavours.
What is Darjeeling Tea?
Darjeeling tea is a floral classic celebrated in its Himalayan homeland and much further afield. Noted for subtle hints of muscatel and the silvery appearance of its leaves, Darjeeling is a highly aclaimed blend with a universally loved flavour.
How to make Darjeeling iced tea with loose leaf?
Darjeeling Watermelon iced tea has to be one of our favourite blends and one which is a popular choice for summer parties or picnics. Crafting Darjeeling iced tea offers a refreshing twist on a classic beverage, highlighting the nuanced flavours of this premium Indian black tea. Perfect for a hot day or whenever you desire a revitalising drink, this easy recipe utilises loose leaf tea. Here’s how to make it:
Ingredients:
- 4g Loose Darjeeling Tea
- 30ml watermelon puree or fresh watermelon cubed or sliced
- Lemon to add extra freshness
- Fresh mint for garnishing
- Ice cubes
Tools:
- Cocktail shaker
- Glass to serve
How to make Darjeeling iced tea with tea bags?
Making Darjeeling iced tea with tea bags is a delightful way to enjoy the delicate and aromatic flavours of this renowned Indian tea in a refreshing, chilled form. Perfect for hot days or any time you fancy a light, invigorating beverage, this simple recipe uses tea bags to create a delicious and easy-to-make iced tea. Here's how to prepare it:
Ingredients:
- 2 Darjeeling Tea Bags
- 30ml watermelon puree or fresh watermelon cubed or sliced
- Lemon to add extra freshness
- Fresh mint for garnishing
- Ice cubes
Tools:
- Cocktail shaker
- Glass to serve
Instructions:
- Brew Darjeeling tea in 150ml water for 5 minutes
- Put 5 Ice cubes inside cocktail shaker
- Strain tea and pour inside cocktail shaker
- Add watermelon puree or finely chopped fresh watermelon
- Cover and shake vigorously
- Pour over glass, add a squeeze of lemon, garnish with fresh mint
How to make perfect Darjeeling tea?
To make the perfect cup of Darjeeling tea, start by heating water to 100°C. Add loose leaf Darjeeling tea to a teapot or infuser, using about 1 teaspoon per cup, or use 1 teabag per cup. Pour the boiling water over the tea and let it steep for 2-3 minutes. Strain the tea into a cup and enjoy the delicate, aromatic flavours of this exquisite tea.
Darjeeling Tea Bags
Characterised by a floral aroma and the unique, delicate flavour of muscatel, Newby’s fine Darjeeling tea bags offer a refreshing lift at any time of day. A favourite for afternoon tea and a delightful treat in the morning, this layered black blend exemplifies the artistry of fine tea.
FAQs
How to make cold tea with tea bags?
You can prepare cold tea by brewing hot tea with tea bags and pouring it over ice to instantly refresh the drink. Alternatively, you can cold brew tea by leaving the tea bags in cold water for a few hours or overnight in the fridge. Both methods result in a cool, flavoursome beverage ideal for warm weather.
Is Darjeeling tea good for iced tea?
Yes, Darjeeling tea is excellent for making iced tea. Its delicate and floral flavours lend themselves well to being enjoyed chilled, offering a refreshing and sophisticated beverage option. Compared to Assam or English breakfast tea, Darjeeling tea's floral and muscatel notes make it particularly suitable for iced tea.
How is Darjeeling tea made?
During late May and into June each year, Darjeeling's Second Flush teas are cultivated in the steep hills and deep valleys of the Himalayas, situated at around 1,500 metres. These early summer teas undergo a more vigorous rolling and longer oxidation process, resulting in a stronger, darker infusion. They produce a deeper reddish liquor with a rounded, fruity character, featuring notes of muscatel grapes and subtle hints of summer flowers.