Description
Beat the summer heat with this invigorating Lemon Iced Tea! This delightful drink combines the bright, zesty flavor of fresh lemons with rich black tea, resulting in a refreshing beverage that’s perfect for any sunny day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 4 black tea bags
- 1 cup sugar (or adjust to taste)
- Juice of 2–3 fresh lemons
- 4 cups cold water
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Boil 4 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Once boiling, remove from heat.
- Add the 4 black tea bags and steep for 5-7 minutes.
- Remove tea bags and stir in 1 cup of sugar until dissolved. Squeeze in the juice from 2-3 fresh lemons.
- Pour the mixture into a large pitcher and add 4 cups of cold water. Chill in the refrigerator for about an hour.
- Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves for an extra touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - Experiment with sweetness by using honey or agave syrup instead of sugar. - For added flair, infuse your iced tea with fresh herbs like basil or mint. - Store leftover iced tea in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.