Iced Mint Chai: Three Cold Recipes for a Hot Afternoon

When the afternoon is too hot for a steaming cup, a glass of iced chai is the answer. Pavansudha is made for it: the earthy sweetness of rooibos, the lift of mint and ginger, and a bright note of lemon peel. It is naturally caffeine-free, so it works at three in the afternoon or ten at night.

Here are three ways to make it, from the quick glass to the party jug.

The three recipes

Small things that make it better

• Brew it stronger than you would for a hot cup. Ice melts and softens the flavour.
• Freeze some of the tea as ice cubes so your drink never turns watery.
• Let it cool before it meets the ice. A hot brew over ice melts it too fast.
• Garnish with something fresh. A mint sprig, a lemon wheel or a thin slice of ginger make the glass look as good as it tastes.
• Try a slow cold steep. Some people like steeping a little extra blend in cold water in the refrigerator for several hours. Taste and adjust to your liking.

What is in the glass

Pavansudha blends rooibos, spearmint, ginger bits, lemon peel, black pepper and mint. These are the ingredients behind its fresh character.

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  Rooibosरूइबॉस · South African herb
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  Spearmintपुदीना · Spearmint
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  Ginger bitsसोंठ के टुकड़े · Ardraka
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  Lemon peelनींबू का छिलका · Nimbu
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  Black pepperकाली मिर्च · Maricha
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  Mintपुदीना · Pudina