Bring in a Gorgeous Summer with Our Delicious Iced Teas!

Summers are upon us! Are you looking to brew a fresh batch of iced teas to beat the heat? Then look no further. Here are 3 of our all time best in-house iced tea recipes with loose-leaf teas. 

 

 

Summers are here and so is the sweet smell of fresh-cut grass, fireworks by the lake, evening barbecues and the much-awaited picnics! But there is one beverage that binds all of these delightful emotions together. A glass of chilled, freshly-made Ice Tea! 

Ice tea has always been at the centre of our adoration for chilled beverages! Tall glasses filled to the brim with natural goodness, a dash of sweetness, and oodles of ice - that’s something all of us can relate to! From being a significant part of Southern America’s hospitality, to black unsweetened iced tea served all over the country. Iced teas have taken over in most of the restaurants, food stalls, bars, and now sold in bottles.

 

 

THE EVOLUTION OF ICED TEAS

 

First mentioned in the 1790s, the first mention of Iced teas from the state of South Carolina where ‘punches’ were made using ice tea mixed with copious amounts of one’s preferred alcohol. Then in the famed year 1879, a standardized recipe was printed which majorly contributed to the beverage’s reputation. According to this traditional recipe, iced tea was made with green tea leaves which was steeped for a couple of hours and was then poured over ice, with spoonfuls of sugar. 

 

In the year 1904, the then Commissioner of Tea in India, Richard Blechynden, who was displaying tea at the World’s Fair in St. Louis decided to make a cold brew of the black tea that he wanted to originally serve as a hot beverage. The crowd loved the iced black tea and from here, a lot of cafes and restaurants picked up on the recipe and America became the undisputed land of iced teas!

 

 

This opened a world of possibilities for iced tea brews. Gone were the days when iced tea could only be made using Green Tea! An increasing number of iced tea enthusiasts took to curating varied recipes using a variety of teas like Black teas, Herbal Teas, Oolong Teas etc. combining an assortment of fruits and sweeteners. Now people turn to a glass of chilled iced tea to beat the heat or to add a deeply refreshing note to the day.

 

 

LUSCIOUS LOOSE-LEAF
ICED TEAS BY VAHDAM

 

 

Coming to our tea culture here at Vahdam Teas, our ice tea blends hold a special place in our hearts. We asked our tea lovers as to what would they want in their iced teas? Our blenders toiled day and night in order to curate blends which were not only unique, but also brought much more than just premium taste. This led to the creation of some signature iced tea blends, all of which are in-house curations.

From bold black teas to utterly refreshing Green Teas sourced from the finest Himalayan estates ; from flavorful and hand-rolled Oolong teas to rare White teas; a delectable collection of traditional Chai tea and incredibly healthy herbal teas  - We have an impressive collection of each tea type which can be brewed both hot and cold!

In addition to this, we have the convenience of both loose-leaf blends and loose leaf tea bags which elevate your experience of cold brew tea, keeping in mind the promise of premium flavors and an unmatched comfort of use. 

In addition to this we also launched 5 exclusive and dedicated iced tea blends which are inspired from popular iced tea flavors but also brings you unique spiced and fruity masterblends! Instead of bottled iced teas or powdered mixes, you can now bring an authentic iced tea experience using pure and premium loose leaf tea. 

 
Choose from incredible exclusive flavors like Mango Spice, Mint Passion Fruit, Peach Green Apple, Tangy Tamarind, and Citrus Cooler Iced Tea!

 

VAHDAM ICED TEA RECIPES

 

As a joyous offering from our side, we bring you 3 gorgeous and easy Iced tea recipes using three different types of teas. Note that, all our in-house blends can either be had hot or as an iced brew! Hence, we picked 3 of our best-selling tea blends - a premium Darjeeling second flush black tea, a prized and flavorful Oolong tea, and our authentic Chai tea. With premium and discernible flavors, these teas can be used with a variety of delicious accompaniments like fruits or spices!

 

Let’s take a look.

 

 

Mystic Orchard Iced Black Tea

Our first recipe is dedicated to black tea lovers and it brings you a great combination of fruits and Darjeeling Black Tea! With the luscious tart-like notes of our Darjeeling Second Flush Black Tea, you get a delicious symphony of tropical flavors and muscatel notes.Let’s take a look at how you can make yourself a single serve of this iced Mystic Orchard goodness.

 

Serves : 1

Time : 10 minutes

Ingredients :

 

• Vahdam’s Darjeeling Summer Black Tea : 5 grams
  
  
• Fresh water : 200 ml
  
  
• Diced Red Grapes : 1 gram
  
  
• Finely chopped Pineapple : 1 gram
  
  
• Sugar : 5 grams
  
  
• Ice cubes

Recipe :

 

• Heat 200 ml of fresh water in a saucepan to 185°F - 194°F (85°C - 90°C).
  
  
• Switch off heat and add in your Darjeeling Second Flush Black Tea.
  
  
• Let the tea steep for 5 mins. Strain the tea into a glass.
  
  
• Add in the diced fruits and sugar.
  
  
• Stir well and let the flavors infuse for 4 - 5 mins.
  
  
• Fill the glass with ice cubes and refrigerate it for 10 - 15 mins.
  
  
• Enjoy your Iced Tea! 
  

 

Note : You can keep the tea refrigerated and consume it within 6 hours. 

 

 

Crimson Orchard Iced Oolong Tea

 

A rare and prized iced Oolong offering! We have used our best-selling Blue Mountain Oolong Tea for this recipe, along with a motley of fresh fruits which are popular favorites! A rare Oolong tea sourced from the famed Blue mountains of the Nilgiris with tropical and fruity notes blending in pure perfection with the fresh plums, red grapes, and apples. An utterly refreshing Fruity Oolong iced tea which brings you a unique and delectable experience.

 

Serves : 1

Time : 10 mins

Ingredients :

• Vahdam’s Blue Mountain Oolong Tea Blend : 5 grams
  
  
• Fresh water : 200 ml
  
  
• Diced Plums : 1 gram
  
  
•  Diced Red Grapes : 1 gram
  
  
• Freshly-chopped Apple : 1 gram
  
  
• Sugar : 5 grams
  
  
• Ice cubes

 

Recipe :

 

• Heat 200 ml of fresh water in a saucepan to 185°F - 194°F (85°C - 90°C).
  
  
• Switch off heat and add in your Blue Mountain Oolong Tea.
  
  
• Let the tea steep for 5 mins. Strain the tea into a glass.
  
  
• Add in the diced fruits and sugar.
  
  
• Stir well and let the flavors infuse for 4 - 5 mins.
  
  
• Fill the glass with ice cubes and refrigerate it for 10 - 15 mins.
  
  
• Enjoy your Iced Tea!

 

Note : You can keep the tea refrigerated and consume it within 6 hours.

 

 

Cinnamon Chai Iced Latte

Our Chai Teas are truly our most prized offering and they have got the attention of mega icons like Oprah Winfrey herself. Made of bold black teas from Assam blended with exotic aromatic spices like cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper etc. Owing to the versatility of Chai teas, you can either brew a hot soothing cup of Chai or make yourself a nice Iced Chai tea latte at home!

Serves : 1

Time : 10 - 15 mins.

Ingredients :

• Vahdam’s Masala Chai Tea blend : 5 grams
  
  
• Fresh water : 100 ml
  
  
• Soy Milk / Almond Milk / Low fat Milk : 100ml
  
  
• Cinnamon : 2-3 small shards
  
  
• Nutmeg powder : 2 pinches
  
  
• Star Anise : 1
  
  
• Sugar : 5 grams
  
  
• Ice cubes

Recipe

• Heat 100 ml of fresh water in a saucepan to 185°F - 194°F (85°C - 90°C).
  
  
• Switch off heat and add in your Masala Chai Tea blend.
  
  
• Let the tea steep for 5 mins. Strain the tea into a glass.
  
  
• Add in the dry spices, sugar and milk to the tea.
  
  
• Stir the mix well and let the flavors infuse for 5 minutes.
  
  
• Use a blender or a frother to get a luscious, homogenized latte.
  
  
• Fill the glass with ice cubes and refrigerate it for 15-20 minutes.
  
  
• Enjoy your Iced Spiced Latte!

 

This iced Chai tea latte recipe goes well with all Chai teas of ours. You can also choose to make a vegan latte for yourself using Soy or Almond milk as well, and we promise that the results will be the same! 

 

A vibrant and joyous summer is simply incomplete without icy chilled pitchers of our favorite iced teas! Some like a classic lemonade, some like a spiked glass of peach iced tea, and some are brave enough to try their luck with flavorful iced tea fusions with fresh fruits, herbs, and what not.We want  you to have a great summer and hence we have included 3 exclusive video tutorials on how to brew these Vahdam exclusive Iced tea recipes!

 

 

We invite you to make a bold choice this time and try out our 100% Natural, Pure and wholesome loose-leaf iced teas which pack your classic flavors but also offer you our in-house exclusive blends, curated meticulously with the choicest teas, fruits and botanicals.

Cheers!