Iced Tea
Classic refreshing iced tea made by brewing strong black tea, chilling, and serving over ice with lemon. Easily sweetened or flavored with fruit and herbs for a perfect summer drink.
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 5kcal
Ingredients
- 8 cups 2 liters cold filtered water, divided
- 4 –6 black tea bags or 4 tbsp loose black tea
- 1/2 cup 100 g granulated sugar or 1/3 cup honey (optional)
- 1 lemon thinly sliced
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint sprigs optional
Instructions
- Bring 2 cups (480 ml) water to a near boil in a saucepan or kettle.
- Remove from heat and add tea bags or loose tea in an infuser.
- Steep the tea for 4–6 minutes for strong flavor; adjust time to taste.
- Remove tea bags or strain leaves, pressing gently to extract flavor.
- Stir in sugar or honey while the tea is warm until dissolved, if sweetening.
- Pour the concentrated tea into a large pitcher and add the remaining 6 cups cold water.
- Add lemon slices and stir to combine.
- Chill the pitcher in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or until cold.
- Fill serving glasses with ice cubes and pour chilled tea over ice.
- Garnish with lemon wedges and mint sprigs, then serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 5kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Sugar: 0.5g