Iced Golden Monkey with Orange and Honey
A smooth iced black tea that lets Golden Monkey's honey-cocoa sweetness shine, brightened with fresh orange and just a touch of honey over plenty of ice.
Golden Monkey's low bitterness makes it ideal for iced tea, where harsher black teas can turn astringent over ice. Chilled, its honey and cocoa notes become refreshing and clean, with the malty sweetness coming through clearly.
Fresh orange is a natural match for the tea's mellow sweetness, adding a bright citrus lift that plays against the cocoa depth. A small amount of honey ties it together, while plenty of ice keeps it crisp and cooling.
For the smoothest result, brew the tea slightly stronger than usual to account for the ice melt, then cool it before pouring over ice. Cooling the brew first prevents it from turning cloudy and keeps the flavor rounded.
This is a refreshing drink for a warm afternoon, offering a gentle caffeine lift without any heaviness. Serve it in a tall glass with orange slices and a sprig of mint for a clean, energizing refresher.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Golden Monkey loose leaf (or 2 tea bags)
- 2 cups hot water (around 90°C)
- 1/2 orange, sliced into rounds
- 1 tbsp honey
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint for garnish
How to make it
- 1Brew the Golden Monkey tea in the hot water for about 4 minutes, slightly stronger than usual.
- 2Strain out the leaves and stir the honey into the warm tea until dissolved. Let cool to room temperature.
- 3Fill two tall glasses with ice and add the orange slices.
- 4Pour the cooled tea over the ice, garnish with fresh mint, and serve.
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