Lemon Iced Tea
A refreshing and tangy homemade lemon iced tea, perfect for hot days and easy to make with just a few simple ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 4 black tea bags
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup granulated sugar (to taste)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices (for garnish, optional)
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Boil 4 cups of water in a saucepan or kettle.
- Once boiling, remove from heat and add the tea bags. Let steep for 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the tea bags and stir in the sugar while the tea is still warm, until fully dissolved.
- Let the sweetened tea cool to room temperature.
- Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and stir well.
- Refrigerate the tea for at least 1 hour until chilled.
- Serve over ice, garnished with lemon slices and mint leaves if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the sugar amount to taste or use honey or a sugar substitute for a healthier version.
- For stronger tea, steep the tea bags longer or use more bags.
- Can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lemon iced tea, iced tea, summer drink, refreshing beverage, homemade tea
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