Trà Đá (Vietnamese Iced Tea)
Trà Đá, or Vietnamese iced tea, is a refreshing and simple beverage made from strong black tea served over ice. It's a staple in Vietnamese cafes and homes, perfect for a hot day or alongside a meal. This recipe yields a robust, unsweetened black iced tea.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 20 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 30 gblack tea leaves
- 1,000 mlwater
- 4 cupice
Equipment
kettle · strainer · serving glasses · spoon · pitcher
The method
Step by step
- 1
Bring the water to a rolling boil in a kettle or saucepan.
About 3 min
- 2
Place the black tea leaves into a heatproof pitcher or teapot.
Cook’s note: For easier straining later, you can use a fine-mesh tea infuser or a tea bag.
- 3
Carefully pour the boiling water over the tea leaves.
- 4
Steep the tea for 5 minutes to achieve a strong brew, or longer if you prefer a more intense flavor.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Do not over-steep, as it can make the tea bitter. Adjust steeping time to your preference.
- 5
Strain the tea leaves from the brewed tea, discarding the leaves. If using a tea infuser, simply remove it.
About 1 min
- 6
Let the brewed tea cool down for at least 10 minutes at room temperature.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: You can also place the pitcher in an ice bath to speed up cooling.
- 7
Fill serving glasses generously with ice.
Cook’s note: The more ice, the faster the tea will chill and the less diluted it will become over time.
- 8
Pour the cooled tea over the ice and serve immediately.
Cook’s note: This tea is typically served unsweetened. If you prefer, you can add a touch of sugar or condensed milk to individual servings.
Keep it good
Store leftover brewed tea in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Trà Đá is typically enjoyed cold and is not meant for reheating.
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