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Hong Kong-Style Iced Lemon Tea

Name: Hong Kong-Style Iced Lemon Tea
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: cantonese
Ingredients: black tea powder; water; white sugar; lemon; Ice cubes

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5 Steps Total

Preparation

00:07:52

In a bowl, combine 100g white sugar and 100g water
Microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring after each, repeating 2 to 3 times until the sugar is fully dissolved and clear, then set aside to cool

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Watch out

Microwave in short intervals, otherwise the sugar syrup may overheat and boil over.

Ingredients:white sugar (100 g)water (100 ml)

Tools:microwavebowl

Preparation

00:08:13

Wash 1 fresh lemon thoroughly and slice it horizontally into thin, even slices using a knife

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Watch out

Hold the lemon firmly while slicing, otherwise the knife may slip and cut fingers.

Ingredients:lemon (1 piece)

Tools:chef knifecutting board

Active Cooking

00:08:17

Fill the lower chamber of a 4-cup Moka Pot with about 150ml water just below the safety valve
Insert the funnel, add 5g black tea powder, and screw on the top chamber
Heat on induction stove at the lowest heat setting until tea flows out and sputtering sounds occur, then remove from heat

local_fire_departmentLowest heat, about 3-4 minutes

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Watch out

Always use the lowest heat setting, otherwise high heat will scorch the tea powder and make it bitter.

Ingredients:water (150 ml)black tea powder (5 g)

Tools:induction cookerMoka pot

Active Cooking

00:08:33

Pour the brewed tea concentrate into a glass cup (filling about 1/3 of the cup)
Add 1/3 volume of warm water, then add 1/3 volume of room-temperature water (about 100ml total) to bring down the tea temperature while keeping it crystal clear amber

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Watch out

The tea must be diluted in the 1/3 tea, 1/3 warm water, and 1/3 room temp water ratio, otherwise sudden temperature drop will cause cloudiness.

Ingredients:water (100 ml)

Tools:drinking glass

Active Cooking

00:08:50

Prepare a tall drinking glass, fill 80% full with ice cubes (1 cup), and quickly pour the temperature-adjusted tea over the ice
Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of the prepared sugar syrup and fresh lemon slices, insert a straw and stir gently to serve

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Watch out

Ensure the tea base is diluted and temperature-adjusted before pouring over ice, otherwise hot tea touching ice will turn cloudy instantly.

Ingredients:Ice cubes (1 cup)

Tools:tall glassstraw