Icy Sweet Iced Tea
Quench your thirst with the ultimate summer refresher, Icy Sweet Iced Tea! This classic beverage combines the bold flavor of perfectly steeped black tea with just the right touch of sweetness from granulated sugar. Quickly cooled with a generous helping of ice cubes and infused with fresh lemon slices for a zesty twist, this 15-minute recipe is as effortless as it is crowd-pleasing. Customize it further with a sprig of fresh mint for a refreshing aromatic boost. Perfect for backyard barbecues, picnics, or any sunny afternoon, this icy treat delivers a satisfying, chilled sip every time. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, it’s your go-to guide for how to make the best sweet iced tea at home!
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Ingredients
- 4 count Black tea bags
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 8 cups Water
- 4 cups Ice cubes
- 1 count Fresh lemon slices
- 4 count Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Step 2
Remove the saucepan from heat and add the black tea bags. Let them steep for 5 minutes.
Step 3
Remove the tea bags, pressing them gently against the side of the saucepan to extract the flavor.
Step 4
Stir in the granulated sugar until fully dissolved.
Step 5
Add the remaining 4 cups of cold water to the saucepan to cool the tea slightly.
Step 6
Fill a large pitcher with the ice cubes and pour the tea over the ice.
Step 7
Stir gently to evenly chill the tea and dilute it to the desired strength.
Step 8
Serve in individual glasses over more ice if desired, and garnish each glass with a fresh lemon slice and sprig of mint.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (3005g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 386.3 |
| Total Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 58.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 101.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 100.4g | |
| Protein 0.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 124.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 29.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories