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Cha Manao (Thai Lime Tea)
Classic Thai lime tea: strong black tea sweetened, then brightened with fresh lime and served over ice for a clean, citrusy refreshment.
Easy
20 min
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
4 servings
Ingredients
- 960ml (4 cups) water
- 8g (0.28 oz) loose black tea leaves, or 2 black tea bags, about 8g (0.28 oz) total
- 80g (2.8 oz) granulated sugar
- 120ml (1/2 cup) fresh lime juice (from about 4 medium limes, about 320g (11 oz) whole limes)
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Method
- 1Heat 960ml (4 cups) water in a saucepan over medium-high heat until just below boiling, about 95°C (203°F), 3 to 5 minutes (small bubbles around the edges). Remove from the heat.
- 2Add 8g (0.28 oz) loose black tea leaves (or 2 tea bags, about 8g (0.28 oz) total), cover, and steep for 5 minutes.
- 3Strain the tea into a heatproof pitcher (or remove the tea bags).
- 4While the tea is hot, add 80g (2.8 oz) granulated sugar and stir for 60 seconds until fully dissolved.
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