Iced Brown Sugar Black Tea Cream Tea

Nov 1, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Iced Brown Sugar Black Tea Cream Tea: Iced Brown Sugar Black Tea Cream Tea: a tall glass of iced tea with a swirl of cream…

Iced Brown Sugar Black Tea Cream Tea: an iced tea with a sweet vanilla cream. Serve it iced. Makes 2 glasses in about 29 minutes.

Prep 9 min

Cook 5 min

Flavor Brown Sugar

Serve Iced

Cooling 15 min

Total 29 min

Yield 2 glasses

Diet Gluten free

Ingredients

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1.0 tbsp (6.0 g)black tea
1.0 cup (230.0 ml)filtered water
1 ½ tbsp (25.0 ml)dark brown sugar syrup
¾ cup (190.0 ml)pasteurized whole milk
½ tsp (2.0 ml)pure vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups (180.0 g)ice cubes
2 ½ tbsp (35.0 ml)pasteurized heavy cream

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Instructions

Steep black tea in the water using 175°F / 80°C for green, jasmine or white tea or 200°F / 93°C for black, oolong or rooibos (matcha: whisk). Strain tea leaves; do not leave them in the drink.
Stir in dark brown sugar syrup while the infusion is warm enough to dissolve it, then rapidly chill in a shallow covered jug.
Divide ice between two glasses and pour the tea and cold milk over it.
Whisk vanilla into the cream, divide over the glasses, and serve immediately.

Tips

Steeping green and white tea in boiling water can make the drink bitter; adjust for the product used.
If fruit curd or acidic fruit syrup is present, blend it thoroughly or serve immediately to minimize dairy curdling.
Perishables must not sit at room temperature longer than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F (32°C).
Good with cookies, cakes, and pastries.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make iced brown sugar black tea cream tea?

Plan on 9 minutes of prep and 5 minutes of cooking, plus 15 minutes to chill. The recipe makes 2 glasses.

How should I store iced brown sugar black tea cream tea?

Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.

Can I make iced brown sugar black tea cream tea ahead?

Best made just before serving. Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (2 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Iced Brown Sugar Black Tea Cream Tea: an iced tea with a sweet vanilla cream. Serve it iced. Makes 2 glasses in about 29 minutes.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 2 servings this recipe makes.

160 Calories / serving

9.5g Fat

15.3g Carbs

3.5g Protein

15.6g Sugar

Whole recipe (2 servings): ~320 cal · 19g fat · 31g carbs · 7g protein · 31g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.