Lemon Iced Tea – With its rich, golden color and sweet, bright flavor, this refreshing iced tea is a perfect addition to your summer table. It’s just the perfect way to relax, enjoy a cold cup of iced tea on a hot summer day – on the porch, in the garden, or by the pool!
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Ingredients List for the Iced Tea Recipe
- 10 cups (2.5l) water
- 1/4 cup (15g) Indian black tea leaves
- 3/4 cup (150g) sugar
- 3/4 cup (180ml) lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- Ice cubes
- Sliced lemons
- 1-inch knob of fresh ginger, cut into sticks (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
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Tips for the lemon iced tea recipe
- You can also add the sliced lemon to the pitcher, but only if you are planning to drink the tea the same day. After a day in the refrigerator, sliced lemons tend to impart a bitter taste to your drinks.
- If you’re unsure whether your pitcher is heat-proof and can handle the temperature change, chill the hot tea in the saucepan, then transfer it to the pitcher once it’s cooled.
- I recommend using real, fresh lemons that you slice and squeeze! Go for the real thing!
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Directions
1. To make the homemade iced tea: Bring 2 cups of water with ginger (if using) and Indian tea leaves to a boil in a small saucepan. When boiling, remove the pot from the heat and let it rest for 5-6 minutes. Pass through a sieve and discard the tea leaves. If you like a stronger tea, steep for a couple of minutes longer.
2. Pour the hot tea concentrate into the pitcher. Add the sugar and whisk until it is dissolved. Add 2 liters (8 cups) of cold water and the freshly squeezed lemon juice. Adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar if desired. Chill the tea for at least 2 hours.
3. When ready to serve, add some ice cubes to the pitcher. Serve the iced lemon tea in individual glasses with plenty of ice, and garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves. Enjoy!
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Homemade iced tea Recipe (Extra Easy)
This refreshing homemade iced tea recipe is a perfect addition to your summer table.
- 10 cups (2.5l) water
- 1/4 cup (15g) Indian black tea leaves
- 3/4 cup (150g) sugar
- 3/4 cup (180ml) lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- Ice cubes
- Sliced lemons
- 1-inch knob of fresh ginger, cut into sticks (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Bring 2 cups of water with ginger (if using) and Indian tea leaves to a boil in a small saucepan. When boiling, remove the pot from the heat and let it rest for 5-6 minutes. Pass through a sieve and discard the tea leaves. If you like a stronger tea, steep for a couple of minutes longer.
- Pour the hot tea concentrate into the pitcher. Add the sugar and whisk until it is dissolved. Add 2 liters (8 cups) of cold water and the freshly squeezed lemon juice. Adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar if desired. Chill the tea for at least 2 hours.
- When ready to serve, add some ice cubes to the pitcher. Serve the iced lemon tea in individual glasses with plenty of ice, and garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves. Enjoy!
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