Easiest Iced Tea with Lemon
Cool, refreshing, and delightfully simple, the Easiest Iced Tea with Lemon is the perfect beverage for any occasion. With just a handful of ingredients—black tea bags, fresh lemon juice, and optional sugar—this recipe comes together in under 10 minutes of hands-on time. The robust flavor of steeped black tea pairs beautifully with the zesty brightness of lemon, creating a drink that’s both invigorating and thirst-quenching. Serve it poured over ice and garnished with fresh lemon slices for a presentation as stunning as its taste. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue or craving a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, this quick homemade iced tea is a healthier, more flavorful alternative to store-bought versions. It’s pure, simple refreshment in every sip!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Water
- 3 pieces Black tea bags
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar (optional)
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups Ice cubes
- 4 pieces Lemon slices (for garnish)
Instructions
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium-sized pot or kettle.
Remove the pot from heat and immediately add 3 black tea bags. Allow the bags to steep for 5 minutes.
Remove the tea bags and stir in 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, if desired, until fully dissolved.
Let the tea cool down to room temperature for about 20 minutes, or transfer the tea to a heat-safe container and refrigerate to speed up the cooling process.
Once the tea is chilled, stir in 3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice.
Fill a pitcher or individual glasses with 2 cups of ice cubes and pour the lemon tea over the ice.
Garnish each serving with a slice of lemon, if desired, and stir gently before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
114 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 30 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.3 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 64 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 86 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
