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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
4 servings
Cha Manao (Thai Lime Tea)

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 3Strain the tea into a heatproof pitcher (or remove the tea bags).
  4. 4While the tea is hot, add 80g (2.8 oz) granulated sugar and stir for 60 seconds until fully dissolved.
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