Tea Float Recipe

Name: Tea Float
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 float
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup strong brewed black tea, chilled; 2 scoops vanilla ice cream; 1 tablespoon simple syrup (optional); Ice cubes; Whipped cream (optional); Mint sprig for garnish

American · Dessert · 10 min total

Tea Float recipe videos

A refreshing iced tea float that combines the bold flavor of black tea with creamy vanilla ice cream for a delightful summer treat.

5
min prep

5
min cook

1
servings

350
kcal/serving

Ingredients

1 cup strong brewed black tea, chilled
2 scoops vanilla ice cream
1 tablespoon simple syrup (optional)
Ice cubes
Whipped cream (optional)
Mint sprig for garnish

Instructions

Brew 1 cup of strong black tea and let it cool completely, then chill in the refrigerator.
Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
Pour the chilled tea over the ice, leaving room for ice cream.
Add simple syrup if desired and stir gently.
Scoop two generous scoops of vanilla ice cream on top of the tea.
Top with whipped cream and garnish with a mint sprig. Serve immediately.

Tips

For a stronger tea flavor, use two tea bags or steep longer.
You can substitute vanilla ice cream with green tea or matcha ice cream for a twist.
Serve with a straw and a long spoon for eating the melting ice cream.

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