Iced Lemon Tea

Iced Lemon Tea is a refreshing cold beverage made from black tea, lemon juice, and sweetener, served over ice. It is a staple drink in many parts of the world, particularly popular in East and Southeast Asia as a common offering in restaurants and tea shops.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This drink is typically high in carbohydrates from added sugar, with negligible fat and protein. A standard serving provides hydration and some antioxidants from the tea, with a calorie range of roughly 80-150 kcal depending on sweetness.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	90 kcal
Protein	0.2 g
Carbs	23 g
Fat	0 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	22 g
Sodium	10 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Potassium	35 mg
Manganese	0.1 mg
Folate	5 mcg
Calcium	10 mg
Magnesium	5 mg
Iron	0.1 mg
Phosphorus	8 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a fascinating example of a drink with global roots—combining Chinese tea traditions with the widespread use of citrus—that has been thoroughly adopted and localized across Asian cuisines.