Iced Tea Syrup
Transform your summer beverage game with this versatile and refreshing Iced Tea Syrup recipe. Crafted with just four simple ingredients—water, sugar, your favorite tea bags, and an optional splash of lemon juice—this concentrated syrup delivers bold tea flavor in every drop. Perfect for DIY iced tea, it’s quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and can be stored for up to two weeks in the fridge. Simply dilute the syrup with cold water, serve over ice, and customize with lemon slices or fresh mint for a cafe-quality drink at home. Whether you prefer classic black tea, earthy green tea, or a fruity herbal blend, this syrup is a time-saving way to enjoy endless iced tea variations all summer long.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Water
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 4 pieces Tea bags (black, green, or your choice)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (optional, for flavor)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in 1.5 cups of granulated sugar. Stir continuously until the sugar completely dissolves, creating a simple syrup base.
Add 4 tea bags to the saucepan, ensuring they are fully submerged in the liquid.
Turn off the heat and let the tea bags steep in the syrup for 7-10 minutes, depending on how strong you want the tea flavor to be.
Remove the tea bags, pressing them gently against the side of the saucepan to extract any remaining liquid before discarding.
If desired, stir in 2 tablespoons of lemon juice for a bright, citrusy note.
Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature, then transfer it to a clean, airtight glass jar or bottle.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
To serve, mix 2-3 tablespoons of the syrup with 1 cup of cold water, adjust sweetness to taste, and pour over ice. Garnish with lemon slices or mint leaves, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1151 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% 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 | 15 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 302.6 g | 110% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 300.8 g | ||
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 30 mg | 1% | |
*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.
