Refreshing Lemon Ice Tea
Quench your thirst with this easy and **Refreshing Lemon Ice Tea**, a perfect balance of bold black tea, zesty freshly squeezed lemon juice, and just the right touch of sweetness. This summer favorite is prepared in under 20 minutes and combines hot-brewed tea with a cooling twist of cold water and ice cubes for the ultimate chilled beverage. Garnished with vibrant lemon slices and aromatic mint leaves, this drink is as visually stunning as it is satisfying. Ideal for warm afternoons or outdoor gatherings, this homemade iced tea is a healthier alternative to store-bought options. Masterfully crafted with basic pantry staples, it’s your new go-to recipe for a light and revitalizing drink. #LemonIcedTea #RefreshingDrinks #SummerRecipes
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 bags Black tea bags
- 4 cups Water
- 2 whole Lemon
- 0.5 cups Sugar
- 4 cups Cold water
- 2 cups Ice cubes
- 4 slices Lemon slices
- 8 leaves Mint leaves
Instructions
Boil 4 cups of water in a saucepan.
Once the water is boiling, remove the saucepan from the heat and add the 4 black tea bags.
Allow the tea to steep for 5 minutes, then remove the tea bags.
While the tea is steeping, juice the 2 whole lemons into a small bowl, making sure to remove any seeds.
Add the 0.5 cups of sugar to the hot tea, and stir until completely dissolved.
Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Let the tea mixture cool to room temperature, then transfer it to a large pitcher.
Add 4 cups of cold water to the pitcher, and stir well.
Fill 4 glasses with the 2 cups of ice cubes and pour the lemon tea over the ice.
Garnish each glass with a lemon slice and 2 mint leaves.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing lemon ice tea.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
442 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.8 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 68 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 112.6 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 103.2 g | ||
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 148 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 212 mg | 5% | |
*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.
