Faster Than Sun Tea
Skip the slow steeping and embrace the convenience of "Faster Than Sun Tea," a quick and refreshing take on the classic iced tea recipe. In just 15 minutes, you can enjoy a perfectly brewed black tea, steeped to your preferred strength and balanced with optional sugar and a burst of citrus from fresh lemon slices. With a combination of boiling water for steeping and cold water for instant cooling, this recipe bypasses the hours of waiting required by traditional sun tea methods. Simply pour the chilled brew over ice cubes for a crisp, thirst-quenching drink that's perfect for sunny afternoons or impromptu gatherings. Quick to prepare, endlessly customizable, and packed with bold tea flavor, this easy iced tea recipe ensures you’ll never need to rely on the sun again to enjoy your favorite summer beverage.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Black tea bags
- 8 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Sugar (optional)
- 4 slices Lemon slices (optional)
- 3 cups Ice cubes
Instructions
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan or kettle.
Once boiling, pour the hot water into a large heatproof pitcher or glass jar.
Add the black tea bags to the hot water, ensuring they are fully submerged.
Let the tea steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired tea strength.
Remove the tea bags, gently squeezing excess liquid from each before discarding.
If you would like to sweeten your tea, stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar while the tea is still warm, making sure it dissolves fully.
Add 4 cups of cold water to the pitcher to dilute the tea and cool it down.
Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the tea over the ice.
Garnish with lemon slices if desired and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
118 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 62 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.6 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.2 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 124 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 80 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.
