Sugar-Free Classic Sweet Iced Tea
Quench your thirst on a warm day with this refreshing and guilt-free **Sugar-Free Classic Sweet Iced Tea**! Perfectly brewed black tea is delicately balanced with a hint of baking soda to eliminate any bitterness, then sweetened with your favorite sugar-free alternative, such as stevia or erythritol. This recipe keeps all the iconic charm of traditional sweet tea while making it a healthier option for those watching their sugar intake. Served over ice and optionally garnished with fresh mint and lemon slices, this quick and easy beverage is ideal for summer gatherings, backyard barbecues, or simply relaxing on your porch. Ready in just 20 minutes and with only a handful of simple ingredients, this tea will be your new go-to for summertime sipping! **Keywords**: sugar-free iced tea, healthy sweet tea, black tea recipe, summer drink ideas, sugar-free beverages.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups water
- 4 pieces black tea bags
- 0.125 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 cup sugar-free sweetener (e.g., stevia, erythritol)
- 1 piece lemon, sliced (optional)
- 5 leaves fresh mint leaves (optional)
- 2 cups ice cubes
Instructions
Boil 4 cups of water in a medium-sized pot.
Once the water reaches a boil, remove the pot from the heat and add the black tea bags. Let them steep for 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, remove the tea bags and gently squeeze them to release any remaining tea. Discard the tea bags.
Stir in the baking soda to the steeped tea. This helps round out any bitterness from the tea.
Add the sugar-free sweetener to the tea and stir until completely dissolved.
Pour the remaining 4 cups of cold water into a large pitcher and add the sweetened tea mixture.
Chill the pitcher in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours, or until it's thoroughly cooled.
To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled tea over them.
Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves if desired, for an extra refreshing taste.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 216 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.0 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 125 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 32 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.
