Lemony Iced Tea
Quench your thirst with this irresistibly refreshing Lemony Iced Tea, a perfect blend of bright citrus and robust black tea. This easy-to-make summer favorite combines the crisp flavor of freshly squeezed lemon juice with lightly sweetened brewed black tea, creating a balanced drink that’s both tangy and subtly sweet. Served over ice and garnished with lemon slices and optional mint sprigs, this chilled beverage is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Ready in under 15 minutes with only a handful of simple ingredients, this recipe is perfect for sunny afternoons, gatherings, or whenever you need a cooling pick-me-up.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Black tea bags
- 4 cups Water
- 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Lemon juice
- 4 pieces Lemon slices
- 2 cups Ice cubes
- 4 sprigs Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Turn off the heat and add 4 black tea bags to the hot water. Let steep for 5 minutes.
Remove the tea bags and stir in 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar until completely dissolved.
Let the tea cool to room temperature, then transfer it to the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.
Once chilled, stir in 1/2 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Fill four glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled lemon tea over the ice.
Garnish each glass with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Lemony Iced Tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
171 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.3 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 31 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.7 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.6 g | ||
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 75 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 142 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.
