Make Perfect Ice Tea
Transform your summer beverages with this incredibly simple guide to *Make Perfect Ice Tea*. Crafted with just a handful of pantry staples—black tea bags, ice cubes, and your choice of optional sweeteners and garnishes—this recipe delivers a refreshing and customizable drink that’s perfect for any occasion. The key to perfection lies in steeping the tea to your preferred strength and chilling it over ice for a crisp, revitalizing sip every time. Whether you add sugar for a touch of sweetness or garnish with fresh lemon slices and mint leaves for a burst of flavor and flair, this iced tea comes together in under 20 minutes (plus cooling time) for instant hydration and enjoyment. Serve it fresh or prepare ahead for a crowd-pleasing drink that will keep in the fridge for days. Perfect for warm weather gatherings, picnics, and everyday indulgence, it’s your ultimate go-to recipe for classic homemade iced tea!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces black tea bags
- 4 cups water
- 4 tablespoons sugar (optional, adjust to taste)
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 4 slices lemon slices (optional for garnish)
- 6 leaves mint leaves (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan or kettle.
Once the water has reached a rolling boil, remove it from heat and add the 4 black tea bags.
Let the tea bags steep for about 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
Remove the tea bags and discard them. If desired, stir in up to 4 tablespoons of sugar while the tea is still warm until fully dissolved.
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, about 20-30 minutes.
Fill a large pitcher with 2 cups of ice cubes.
Pour the cooled tea over the ice cubes in the pitcher, allowing the ice to chill and slightly dilute the tea.
Optional: Garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves for added freshness and a decorative touch.
Serve immediately over ice in individual glasses, or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Stir before serving if refrigerated.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
207 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 30 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.9 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.8 g | ||
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 69 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 55 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.
