Homemade Iced Tea
Quench your thirst with our foolproof homemade iced tea recipe!
Servings 4
Calories 8kcal
Equipment
- Bowl
Ingredients
- 4 tea bags (black tea, green tea, or your preferred variety)
- 4 cups of water
- Ice cubes
- Optional: Sweetener of choice
- Optional: Lemon slices, mint leaves, or other garnishes
Instructions
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium-sized pot.
- Remove the pot from heat and add the tea bags.
- Allow the tea to steep for 3-5 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
- Remove the tea bags and discard them.
- If using a sweetener, add it to the hot tea and stir until dissolved.
- Let the tea cool to room temperature.
- Fill a pitcher with ice cubes and pour the cooled tea over the ice.
- Refrigerate until chilled, about 1-2 hours.
- Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices or mint leaves if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 8kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g