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Beat The Heat Tea Shake Recipe

Escape the summer heat with this refreshing tea shake! This recipe, originally featured in the June 2009 Best Recipes booklet (Summer Salads & Sandwiches), is a delightful blend of chilled tea and creamy ice cream. Perfect for a hot day, this quick and easy recipe is sure to become a new favorite. Prep time excludes tea brewing and chilling.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 136.6 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 4.9 (8 Reviews)
Beat The Heat Tea Shake

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for Beat The Heat Tea Shake

  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 2 black tea bags
  • 2 cups vanilla ice cream

How to Make Beat The Heat Tea Shake

  1. Steep 2 black tea bags in 2 cups of boiling water. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes.
  2. Remove tea bags, gently squeezing out any excess tea. Refrigerate the brewed tea until thoroughly chilled. You'll only need 2 1/2 cups for this recipe.
  3. Combine 2 1/2 cups of chilled tea, 2 cups vanilla ice cream, and 1/4 cup milk (optional, for creamier texture) in a blender.
  4. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
  5. Pour into glasses and enjoy immediately!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Small additions can make a big impact! Try a sprinkle of fresh herbs, a dash of your favorite spice blend, or a squeeze of citrus just before serving to really enhance the flavors of your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

56g

Fat

22g

Carbs

5g

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