There are various types of Ceylon Tea available but among them, there’s a selection of Ceylon Tea types which can be deliciously used as iced tea.
Ceylon Black tea
Ceylon Black Tea is the most famous type of tea in the world right now. It can be consumed as hot and cold. Ceylon Black Tea is the lifeline of Sri Lankan exports. Sri Lanka is one of the top 5 tea producing countries in the world. Sri Lanka satisfies over 11% of the global demand for tea. It is one of the largest exporters of handpicked orthodox tea to the global market.
Recipes using Ceylon black tea
Different types of iced tea can be made using Ceylon black tea.
1.) Iced Tea Lemonade
Ingredients
- 1 liter of water
- 6 tbsp of Ceylon black tea leaves
- 3 cups of cold water
- ¾ cup of sugar made into a syrup with ¾ of cup water
- 1 cup of fresh lemon juice
Preparation
- Bring the water to a boil.
- Remove from heat and add tea leaves.
- Keep for 3-5 minutes.
- Stir and strain into a container, add the cold water, and the cooled sugar syrup.
- Pour in the lemon juice and mix well. To serve, pour over ice cubes.
Ceylon Green Tea
Ceylon Green Tea is mainly made from hand-picked buds and leaves. They are mostly grown in the Uva and Nuwara Eliya regions of Sri Lanka.
Recipes using Ceylon Green Tea
Different types of iced tea can be made using Ceylon Green tea.
Ingredients
- 80ml Ceylon Green Tea with lychee and ginger (chilled and also a strong brew)
- Two Scoops of vanilla ice cream
- Ginger Beer
- Strawberries and green leaves for garnishing(optional)
Method
- Fill the glass halfway with ice cubes
- Put 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream into the glass
- Gently pour the tea over the ice cream
- Add Ginger Beer
- Garnish with a strawberry and a green leaf(optional)
Lemon Tea
Recipes using Lemon Tea
Different types of iced tea can be made using Lemon tea.
Lemon & Lime Iced Tea
This is a delicious drink refreshing drink made using pure Ceylon Tea.
Ingredients
- 250ml of Lemon Tea
- 50ml fresh orange juice
- 20ml sugar syrup
Method
- Make 300ml of tea and brew for 3 minutes and put it into a glass.
- Add lemon and lime wedges.
- Add ice up to the rim.
- Add syrup and stir.
Ceylon Tea is made with utmost care throughout the estate to the teacup process so that the original rich flavor is given to the world of tea tasters who are eagerly waiting for their cup of tea.