Iced Tea Recipes
Craving a refreshing beverage to cool off on a hot day? Discover the timeless pleasure of homemade Iced Tea—a crisp, invigorating drink that combines delicate black tea flavors with bright notes of lemon and mint.
Ingredients
- 5 black tea bags
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups boiling water
- 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 cups cold water
Instructions
- Place 5 black tea bags, a few sprigs of mint, and 1 cup of sugar into a large, heatproof pitcher or vessel that can hold at least 9 cups of liquid.
- Pour 4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea bags, mint, and sugar in the pitcher.
- Let it steep for 10 minutes so the tea and mint infuse thoroughly, and the sugar fully dissolves.
- Remove the tea bags and mint sprigs. Press the tea bags gently against the pitcher to extract the maximum flavor before discarding.
- Stir in 2/3 cup of fresh lemon juice to brighten and balance the flavor.
- Pour in 4 cups of cold water to cool down and balance the strength of the brewed tea.
- Refrigerate the mixture for 1 to 2 hours, or until thoroughly chilled before serving.
- When ready to serve, pour the iced tea over ice cubes in glasses. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs or lemon slices, if desired.