Icy Sweet Iced Tea
Quench your thirst with the ultimate summer refresher, Icy Sweet Iced Tea! This classic beverage combines the bold flavor of perfectly steeped black tea with just the right touch of sweetness from granulated sugar. Quickly cooled with a generous helping of ice cubes and infused with fresh lemon slices for a zesty twist, this 15-minute recipe is as effortless as it is crowd-pleasing. Customize it further with a sprig of fresh mint for a refreshing aromatic boost. Perfect for backyard barbecues, picnics, or any sunny afternoon, this icy treat delivers a satisfying, chilled sip every time. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, it’s your go-to guide for how to make the best sweet iced tea at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 count Black tea bags
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 8 cups Water
- 4 cups Ice cubes
- 1 count Fresh lemon slices
- 4 count Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Remove the saucepan from heat and add the black tea bags. Let them steep for 5 minutes.
Remove the tea bags, pressing them gently against the side of the saucepan to extract the flavor.
Stir in the granulated sugar until fully dissolved.
Add the remaining 4 cups of cold water to the saucepan to cool the tea slightly.
Fill a large pitcher with the ice cubes and pour the tea over the ice.
Stir gently to evenly chill the tea and dilute it to the desired strength.
Serve in individual glasses over more ice if desired, and garnish each glass with a fresh lemon slice and sprig of mint.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
386 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 58 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 101.9 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 100.4 g | ||
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 124 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| 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.
