Iced Tea Recipe
American · Beverage · 15 min total
A refreshing classic iced tea made with black tea and lemon, perfect for hot summer days.
5
min prep
min prep
10
min cook
min cook
8
servings
servings
50
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 8 cups water
- 6 black tea bags (or 2 tablespoons loose leaf black tea)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 lemon, sliced (optional)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from heat and add tea bags. Steep for 5 minutes.
- Remove tea bags (or strain loose tea) and stir in sugar until dissolved.
- Add remaining 4 cups of cold water to the tea concentrate. Stir well.
- Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
- Serve over ice with lemon slices if desired.
Tips
- For a stronger tea, use more tea bags or steep longer.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Add fresh mint or other herbs for variation.
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