Smacked Lemon Pu’er Iced Tea
Zingy citrus meets earthy Pu’er with a touch of honey—this iced tea is bold, refreshing, and unforgettable.
Smacked Pu’er Lemon Tea is a bold twist on traditional iced tea! With Red Dragon Pu’er as the base, fresh lemon slices are muddled for intense citrus aroma, then shaken with longan honey for a smoky-sweet finish. It’s zesty, earthy, and seriously refreshing—perfect for tea lovers and summer menus alike.
Ingredients
Tea Base
Hot Water: 200ml → yield 150ml brewed tea
Lemon Base
Fresh Lemon Slices: 4
Ice Cubes: small amount (for muddling)
Final Mix
Longan Honey Syrup: 40ml
Ice Cubes: fill up to 500ml in shaker
Lemon Wheel (for garnish)
Directions
1. Brew the Tea:Steep 1 Pu’er tea bag in 200ml hot water, reserve 150ml tea.
Muddle Lemon:In a shaker, add 4 lemon slices and a little ice. Muddle to release juice and aroma.
Shake the Drink:Add 40ml longan honey syrup and 150ml Pu’er tea into the shaker, fill with ice to 500ml, and shake vigorously.
Serve:Fill the serving glass with 70% ice, pour the shaken tea in.
Garnish:Top with a lemon wheel for a bright finish.
🏷 Tips
Use a bar muddler to get the best aroma out of lemon slices.
Try adding a pinch of sea salt for a citrus-tea punch.
For visual flair, freeze lemon slices into ice cubes.