Victorian Rice Tea

This Victorian Rice Tea is a simple and uniquely refreshing beverage. The process of simmering rice with water and sugar creates a delicate, naturally sweet, and cloudy liquid that can be flavored with your favorite extracts. It’s a fantastic, non-caffeinated alternative to traditional iced tea, perfect for a hot day.

Victorian Rice Tea

Ingredients:

Ingredient	Quantity
Dry rice (short or long), rinsed	3 ounces
Water	5 cups
Granulated sugar	2 tablespoons
Vanilla extract	1 tablespoon (or other flavor)

Step-by-step Instructions:

Combine & Cook: Place the 3 ounces of dry rice (which you have rinsed until the water runs clear), 5 cups of water, and 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar in a large saucepan. Stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat to a low simmer. Cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Strain & Flavor: Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract (or your chosen flavoring). Using a fine-mesh sieve or colander, strain the rice out of the liquid. Reserve the cooked rice for another use, leaving just the tea.
Chill & Serve: Pour the rice tea into a pitcher or other container and place it in the refrigerator. Allow it to chill completely, which should take about 2 to 3 hours. Serve the Victorian Rice Tea chilled or over ice.