Heart-Healthy Classic Sweet Iced Tea
Cool down with a guilt-free twist on a timeless favorite: Heart-Healthy Classic Sweet Iced Tea. This refreshing and naturally sweetened beverage swaps refined sugars for a touch of honey, delivering just the right amount of sweetness without compromising on flavor. Black tea serves as the robust base, perfectly complemented by a splash of zesty fresh lemon juice for a lively citrus kick. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for summer afternoons or any time you crave a revitalizing drink. With optional lemon slices for garnish and a generous serving of ice cubes, this hydrating, heart-healthy iced tea will quickly become your go-to guiltless indulgence. Perfect for anyone seeking a wholesome twist on a classic!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 units black tea bags
- 5 cups water
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 4 slices lemon slices (optional, for garnish)
- 2 cups ice cubes
Instructions
Start by bringing 4 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan.
Once the water reaches a rolling boil, remove the saucepan from the heat.
Add the black tea bags to the hot water and allow them to steep for 5 to 7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
While the tea steeps, in a separate container, combine 1 cup of water with 2 tablespoons of honey over medium heat, stirring until the honey is fully dissolved. Remove from heat.
After steeping the tea, remove the tea bags and discard them.
Pour the honey mixture into the brewed tea and stir well to combine.
Add 3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice to the sweetened tea and stir again.
Place ice cubes into a large pitcher or individual serving glasses.
Pour the sweet iced tea over the ice cubes.
Garnish with optional lemon slices if desired, then serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
144 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% 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 | 39 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.7 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.3 g | ||
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 81 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 88 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.
