Dad's Iced Tea
Quench your thirst with the timeless charm of Dad's Iced Tea, a refreshing homemade beverage perfect for any occasion. This classic recipe combines robust black tea steeped to perfection with the bright zest of freshly squeezed lemon juice, sweetened just right with granulated sugar. Diluted with cool water and served over a bed of ice, it’s the ultimate drink to beat the heat. Garnish with lemon slices and optional fresh mint for an elegant finish that bursts with summer vibes. Ready in just 15 minutes from start to finish and serving up to six, this crowd-pleasing iced tea is an effortless way to elevate your gatherings or enjoy a quiet afternoon pick-me-up. Keywords: homemade iced tea recipe, black tea and lemon iced tea, refreshing summer drinks, easy iced tea recipe.
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Ingredients
- 8 cups water
- 4 pieces black tea bags
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 piece lemon
- 4 cups ice cubes
- 5 pieces fresh mint leaves (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Bring 4 cups of water to a gentle boil in a medium-sized pot.
Step 2
Once the water is boiling, remove it from the heat and add the black tea bags to the pot. Let them steep for 5 minutes.
Step 3
While the tea steeps, juice the lemon and set the juice aside. Slice the remaining lemon rind into thin rounds for garnish.
Step 4
After 5 minutes, remove the tea bags from the pot. Stir in the granulated sugar until completely dissolved.
Step 5
Pour the brewed tea into a large pitcher and add the remaining 4 cups of cold water to dilute. Mix well.
Step 6
Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the tea and stir to combine.
Step 7
Fill serving glasses with ice cubes and pour the iced tea over the ice.
Step 8
Garnish each glass with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (3148.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 780.0 |
| Total Fat 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 59.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 206.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 201.5g | |
| Protein 0.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 136.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 91.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories