Classic Iced Tea
Classic iced tea is a refreshing beverage perfect for warm days. This recipe combines black tea with fresh lemon and a touch of sweetness, creating a delightful drink that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Serve it over ice for a revitalizing treat!
This recipe is american style, snack, scaled for 6 servings, with 10 min prep and 5 min cook.
Prep: 10 min · Cook: 5 min · Total: 15 min · Serves: 6
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include lemon slices, water, black tea bags, ice cubes.
- Follow all 6 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup lemon slices (for garnish)
- 4 cups water
- 4 bags black tea bags
- 4 cups ice cubes
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
- Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add the black tea bags.
- Steep the tea for about 5 minutes, then remove the tea bags and stir in the granulated sugar until dissolved.
- Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then stir in the fresh lemon juice.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the iced tea over the ice.
- Garnish each glass with lemon slices and serve immediately.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 120
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.