Lemonade Iced Tea
Cool down with the ultimate summer refreshment: Lemonade Iced Tea! This delightful fusion combines the robust flavor of freshly brewed black tea with the bright, tangy zest of homemade lemonade for a perfectly balanced, invigorating drink. Sweetened with just the right amount of sugar and chilled over ice, this thirst-quenching recipe is a breeze to make in under 15 minutes. Serve it with fresh lemon slices and sprigs of mint for a stunning presentation that’s as pleasing to the eyes as it is to the palate. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or lazy afternoons, this six-serving recipe ensures there’s plenty to share—or savor all to yourself. Refresh your routine with homemade, naturally flavored Lemonade Iced Tea!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Water
- 4 pieces Black tea bags
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 4 pieces Fresh lemons (for juice)
- 2 cups Ice cubes
- 1 lemon Fresh lemon slices (for garnish)
- 4 sprigs Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium-sized pot.
Remove the pot from heat and steep the black tea bags in the hot water for 5 minutes.
While the tea is steeping, squeeze the fresh lemons to extract about 1 cup of lemon juice. Strain the juice to remove any seeds or pulp, if desired.
Remove the tea bags from the pot and stir in the granulated sugar until fully dissolved.
Let the tea cool to room temperature, then transfer it to a large pitcher.
Add the lemon juice to the pitcher and stir to combine.
Pour in the remaining 2 cups of cold water and mix well.
Fill serving glasses with ice cubes and pour the lemonade iced tea over the ice.
Garnish each glass with a slice of fresh lemon and a sprig of mint, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Lemonade Iced Tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
890 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.6 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 65 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 238.4 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 210.0 g | ||
| Protein | 6.0 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 222 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 600 mg | 13% | |
*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.
