Iced Darjeeling with Fresh Oranges
Looking for a refreshing and fruity twist on your usual iced tea? Try this recipe for iced Darjeeling tea with fresh orange slices! This simple yet delicious recipe combines the delicate and floral notes of Darjeeling tea with the sweet and tangy flavor of fresh oranges. The combination of the smooth Darjeeling tea with the citrusy burst of fresh oranges is sure to quench your thirst and satisfy your taste buds. Plus, Darjeeling tea is known for its numerous health benefits, making this iced tea a great choice for a healthy and refreshing beverage. Try this recipe today and enjoy the perfect balance of tea and citrus!
Recipe for Iced Darjeeling with Fresh Oranges
The combination of the smooth Darjeeling tea with the citrusy burst of fresh oranges is sure to quench your thirst and satisfy your taste buds.
Is Darjeeling a Black Tea?
Darjeeling is a single estate tea. Darjeeling tea is grown in Darjeeling, Northern India. A Single Estate Tea or single origin tea, just as the name suggests, is a tea that is grown on one tea estate or tea plantation. Other single estate teas include Assam, Nilgiri and Keemun.
Darjeeling can be processed as different types of tea: as black, oolong, green or white tea. It is quite a complex sort of tea and comes in an array of flavor profiles depending on the weather, how and when the tea is harvested and also how it is processed.
Darjeeling Cocktails
Turning this iced Darjeeling tea into a cocktail is easy! Simply add a dash of your favorite tipple, I would recommend a darker spirit such as brandy, bourbon, whisky or dark rum.
If you love tea inspired cocktails, you may also love these recipes:
Long Island Iced Tea - with tea!
Tequila Sunrise Cocktail - with matcha!
Mexican style hot chocolate - with tequila!
What is Darjeeling Tea?
Like Assam tea, Darjeeling tea is classified by flushes. The first flush being the finest and more delicate yet sometimes more astringent in taste. The second flush being darker, bolder but sometimes less astringent in taste.
Darjeeling tea is made in flushes, first flush, second flush, third flush. Each flush relates to the time of year that the leaves are harvested. Each flush will have different characteristics and each will be dependent on the season and the weather patterns for that season.
Making an Iced Darjeeling With Oranges at Home
There are many ways to make iced tea, you can cold brew tea in the fridge overnight or hot brew in a few minutes. Here’s how to make a speedy hot brewed iced Darjeeling tea from scratch:
INGREDIENTS (Serves 1)
2 Heaped Teaspoons of Darjeeling (or 1 Tea Bag)
1 Tablespoon of Honey, Agave or Sugar
Slices of Fresh Orange
Lots of Ice
Mint Sprigs - Optional
METHOD
Firstly brew the Darjeeling using 8fl oz of freshly boiled water and allowing to steep for 3-5 minutes. Be sure to follow the package instructions as each Darjeeling tea will have different recommended brewing temperatures.
Remove the leaves using a fine mesh strainer.
While the tea is still hot, add the honey and orange slices and squeeze the orange to release the some of the fruit flavor.
Pour the steeped tea over a large glass of ice and add optional mint sprigs.
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