{"id":"es_teh_manis_e4e7769bb8","slug":"sweet-iced-tea-es-teh-manis","title":"Sweet Iced Tea (Es Teh Manis)","description":"A classic, refreshing Southeast Asian staple. This Indonesian-style sweet iced tea balances robust black tea with a perfect hit of sweetness, traditionally served chilled over plenty of ice.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":5,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":5},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"500 ml water","name":"Water","quantity":500,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"2","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Tea Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"2 black tea bags or 2 tsp loose jasmine tea","name":"Black Tea","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"bags","notes":"Jasmine-scented black tea is preferred","group":"Tea Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"3 tbsp granulated sugar","name":"Granulated Sugar","quantity":38,"unit":"g","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"granulated","notes":"Adjust to taste","group":"Sweetener","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"Ice cubes as needed","name":"Ice cubes","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1 1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"cubed","notes":"Enough to fill two glasses","group":"Serving","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a small pot, bring 500 ml (2 cups) of water to a boil at 100°C (212°F).","group":"Preparation","title":"Bring 500 ml of water","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Turn off the heat. Add the 2 tea bags and let them steep for 3-5 minutes until the tea is dark and strong.","group":"Preparation","title":"Turn off the heat","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Remove the tea bags. While the tea is still hot, add 38 g (3 tbsp) of sugar and stir until completely dissolved.","group":"Sweetening","title":"Remove the tea bags","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Sweetening"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Prepare two tall glasses and fill them halfway with ice cubes. Pour the warm tea over the ice to chill instantly.","group":"Serving","title":"Prepare two tall glasses and fill them halfway","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"In Indonesia, this is often made with jasmine-scented black tea for a floral aroma. You can add a pandan leaf while boiling the water for an extra layer of authentic flavor.","cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Indonesian"]},"course":["sauce"],"cookingMethod":["boil","noCook"],"equipment":["pot","stirring spoon","tall glasses"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":2,"unit":"glass","note":"Approximately 350ml per serving"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The tea can be brewed and sweetened in advance and kept in the fridge. Add ice only when ready to serve."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in a sealed pitcher in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":""}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fes_teh_manis_e4e7769bb8%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=b98a042a-a899-4744-8b5f-e52f1f31d859","imageAlt":"Sweet Iced Tea (Es Teh Manis) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["iced tea","sweet tea","indonesian drink","refreshing","cold beverage"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Sweet Iced Tea (Es Teh Manis)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T21:22:42.017Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T21:22:42.017Z","related":[{"id":"nuoc_mam_gung_4a385f6dd4","slug":"ginger-fish-sauce-nuoc-mam-gung","title":"Ginger Fish Sauce (Nước mắm gừng)","description":"A classic Vietnamese dipping sauce that perfectly balances sweet, sour, spicy, and salty flavors with the pungent kick of fresh ginger. 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