Half and Half Iced Tea
Quench your thirst with this refreshing Half and Half Iced Tea, a perfect blend of sweetened black tea and zesty homemade lemonade. This crowd-pleasing drink combines steeped black tea with freshly squeezed lemon juice, a touch of sugar, and plenty of cold water for a balanced flavor that's tangy, sweet, and irresistibly invigorating. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's the ideal beverage for sunny afternoons, summer gatherings, or anytime you need a cool, revitalizing pick-me-up. Serve over ice and garnish with fresh lemon slices for a gorgeous presentation that’s as delicious as it is eye-catching. Whether you’re hosting friends or simply relaxing at home, this classic homemade iced tea will quickly become your go-to refreshment. Perfectly sweetened, delightfully citrusy, and undeniably refreshing—Half and Half Iced Tea is sure to brighten your day!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Water
- 4 units Black tea bags
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 4 units Fresh lemons
- 3 cups Cold water
- 2 cups Ice cubes
- 1 for garnish Lemon slices
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
Remove the saucepan from heat and add the 4 black tea bags. Let them steep for about 5 minutes.
While the tea is steeping, juice the lemons to yield about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice, removing any seeds.
Once the tea is steeped, remove the tea bags and stir in the granulated sugar until it is fully dissolved.
Allow the sweetened tea to cool to room temperature, or you can chill it in the refrigerator for faster cooling.
In a large pitcher, combine the cooled sweetened tea with the fresh lemon juice and 3 cups of cold water.
Stir well to mix all the ingredients.
Fill tall glasses with ice cubes and pour the half and half iced tea mixture over the ice.
Garnish each glass with a slice of lemon if desired and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
450 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 60 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 122.1 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 105.9 g | ||
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 149 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 327 mg | 7% | |
*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.
