Iced Lime Tea
Quench your thirst with this irresistibly refreshing Iced Lime Tea, a perfect balance of citrusy tang and smooth black tea. This easy-to-make drink combines freshly brewed black tea sweetened with just the right touch of sugar and a bright burst of fresh lime juice for a vibrant twist on classic iced tea. Served over a bed of ice and garnished with lime slices and optional mint leaves for a cooling finish, this drink is not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for summertime gatherings, Iced Lime Tea offers a delicious way to stay hydrated and beat the heat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 2 pieces black tea bags
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup lime juice
- 1 piece lime
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 5 leaves fresh mint leaves (optional for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and add 2 black tea bags. Let them steep for 5 minutes.
Remove the tea bags and stir in 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Mix until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature for about 10 minutes.
Add 1/4 cup of fresh lime juice to the cooled tea and stir well.
Slice the lime into thin rounds for garnish and set aside.
Fill a large pitcher with 2 cups of ice cubes and pour the lime tea over the ice.
Stir gently to combine and chill further if desired.
Pour the iced lime tea into glasses. Garnish each glass with a lime slice and a mint leaf, if using.
Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing drink!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
178 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 32 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.8 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.7 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 93 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 148 mg | 3% | |
*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.
