Description
Refreshing lemon iced tea offers a crisp, tangy escape from summer heat. Southern hospitality shines through this classic beverage that cools and delights you with each soothing sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ice
- 2 tbsps lemon juice (juice from half a lemon)
- 2 tbsps sugar
- ½ cup cold water
- ½ cup hot water
- 2 black tea bags
Instructions
- Brew Tea: Submerge tea bags in a teapot and cascade boiling water over them, covering to preserve aromatic essence. Remove bags after 5 minutes to prevent bitterness.
- Sweeten and Infuse: Dissolve granulated sweetener into warm tea, stirring until fully integrated. Add freshly squeezed lemon juice, blending thoroughly to distribute citrus notes evenly.
- Dilute and Chill: Combine concentrated tea with cold water, adjusting flavor intensity. Transfer to a refrigerated container and allow to cool, developing a refreshing character.
- Serve and Enjoy: Fill glasses with ice cubes, creating a crisp foundation. Pour chilled tea over ice, ensuring a smooth transition that maintains the beverage’s vibrant temperature and flavor profile.
Notes
- Steep Strategically: Remove tea bags exactly at 5 minutes to prevent bitterness and ensure a smooth, balanced flavor without harsh undertones.
- Sweeten Wisely: Dissolve sugar completely in warm tea for a seamless, evenly distributed sweetness that blends perfectly with the tea’s natural taste.
- Chill Carefully: Refrigerate tea in a closed container to preserve its fresh flavor and prevent absorption of other refrigerator odors.
- Serve Perfectly: Use plenty of ice cubes to maintain the drink’s refreshing temperature and create a crisp, cool drinking experience.
- Prep Time: 10min
- Cook Time: 30min
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg