Description
Beat the summer heat with these refreshing iced tea recipes! Bursting with vibrant flavors, this delightful drink combines your choice of tea with fresh citrus fruits and aromatic herbs. Perfect for sipping poolside or enjoying at a backyard gathering, these easy-to-make iced teas are a delicious way to stay cool all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tea bags (black, green, or herbal)
- 1 cup fresh citrus juice (from lemons, limes, or oranges)
- 1/2 cup sweetener (honey, sugar, or agave syrup)
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (mint or basil)
- 6 cups water
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Boil 6 cups of water in a kettle. Remove from heat and steep tea bags for 5-7 minutes.
- While warm, stir in sweetener until dissolved. Add fresh citrus juice if desired.
- Remove tea bags and let the mixture cool at room temperature for about 15 minutes before transferring to a pitcher.
- Add sliced citrus fruits and herbs to the pitcher for added flavor and visual appeal.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving over ice cubes in tall glasses. Garnish with extra fruit slices or herb sprigs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg