Description
Quench your thirst with this delightful Lemon Iced Tea, a perfect blend of tangy lemon and sweet tea that captures the essence of summer. Ideal for warm afternoons, this drink is not only refreshing but also a nostalgic reminder of lazy days spent with loved ones. Enjoy this vibrant beverage over ice, garnished with fresh mint or lemon slices for an elegant touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 4–5 tea bags (black or green)
- ¾ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 2–3 lemons)
- ½ cup sugar or honey (adjust to taste)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil 4 cups of water in a pot over medium heat until it reaches a rolling boil.
- Remove from heat and add the tea bags; steep for 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in ½ cup of sugar or honey until dissolved.
- Juice the lemons to get ¾ cup of fresh lemon juice, removing any seeds.
- In a large pitcher, combine brewed tea, lemon juice, and 4 cups of cold water. Stir well.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving over ice. Garnish with mint leaves or lemon slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For a twist, try using herbal or green tea instead of black. Add fresh fruit like berries for extra flavor. Store leftover iced tea in a sealed pitcher in the fridge for up to five days.