Description
A refreshing and simple iced tea recipe that captures the essence of summer. With a deep, comforting flavor from black tea, this drink is perfect for any sunny afternoon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups water, divided
- 6 bags black tea
- 1/3 cup sugar, optional
Instructions
- Bring half of the water to a boil in a saucepan.
- Add tea bags to the boiling water and remove from heat.
- Steep the tea bags for 10 minutes.
- Remove the tea bags from the water.
- Add sugar or sweetener, if desired, while the tea is still hot and stir until dissolved.
- Pour in the remaining cold water.
- Refrigerate until fully chilled, about 1 hour.
- Serve over ice with lemon slices and fresh mint if desired.
Notes
Use filtered water for best flavor. Serve with lemon and fresh mint for added freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: Classic American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 20 (sweetened)
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg