Description
This refreshing iced black tea is a perfect thirst-quencher for warm days. Made with just black tea, sugar, and optional garnishes like lemon and mint, its easily customizable to suit your taste. Enjoy it chilled for a revitalizing beverage!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups of water
- 4 black tea bags (or 4 tablespoons of loose black tea)
- 1/4 cup of granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- Ice cubes
- Fresh lemon slices (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the Water: Bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil in a medium-sized pot.
- Add the Tea: Remove the pot from heat and add the tea bags or loose tea in a tea infuser.
- Steep the Tea: Allow the tea to steep for 5-7 minutes, adjusting steeping time for desired strength.
- Sweeten the Tea: Remove tea bags or strain out loose tea. While warm, stir in granulated sugar until dissolved. Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Cool the Tea: Let the tea cool to room temperature, then transfer to a pitcher and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- Prepare Your Glasses: Fill tall glasses with ice cubes, leaving space at the top.
- Pour the Tea: Pour the chilled tea over the ice-filled glasses, filling them about three-quarters full.
- Garnish (Optional): Add a slice of fresh lemon and a few mint leaves to each glass for extra flavor.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy the iced black tea fresh and cold. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Experiment with Flavors: Feel free to add fruit juice or herbs during the steeping process for unique flavors.
- Storing Leftover Tea: Store leftover iced tea in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reusing Tea Bags: Reuse tea bags for a second batch by steeping them in fresh boiling water for a longer time.
- Choosing the Right Tea: Use high-quality loose leaf tea or premium tea bags for the best flavor.
- Adjusting Sweetness: Substitute granulated sugar with honey, agave syrup, or a sugar substitute as desired.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness according to your preference.
- Experiment with different types of black tea for varied flavors.
- For a healthier option, consider using natural sweeteners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes