Perfect Iced Tea
Quench your thirst with the ultimate summer refresher—Perfect Iced Tea! This easy recipe combines the bold flavor of black tea with simple, customizable ingredients to create a chilled beverage that’s truly irresistible. Boasting a prep time of just 5 minutes and a steeping process that ensures the perfect balance of flavor, this iced tea can be sweetened to taste or brightened with optional lemon slices and fresh mint leaves. Whether served over ice on a hot afternoon or shared in a pitcher with friends, this drink epitomizes effortless refreshment. Ideal for barbecues, picnics, or serene sips on the porch, this recipe guarantees the perfect brew every time.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 4 pieces black tea bags
- 2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 4 pieces lemon slices (optional)
- 4 leaves fresh mint leaves (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium-sized pot.
Step 2
Once boiling, remove the pot from the heat and add 4 black tea bags to the hot water.
Step 3
Allow the tea bags to steep for 5 minutes for a strong brew. For a mild flavor, steep for 3 minutes.
Step 4
Remove the tea bags and stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar if a sweeter tea is desired. Stir until fully dissolved.
Step 5
Let the brewed tea cool to room temperature for about 20 minutes.
Step 6
Fill a large pitcher with 2 cups of ice cubes and pour the cooled tea over the ice. Stir gently.
Step 7
Optional: Garnish the pitcher or glasses with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves for added flavor.
Step 8
Serve immediately over additional ice, if preferred, and enjoy your perfect iced tea!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1535.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 118.5 |
| Total Fat 0.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 33.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 32.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 27.2g | |
| Protein 0.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 70.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 89.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories