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lemon iced tea

Easy Lemon Iced Tea

5 from 1 vote
A refreshing glass of Lemon Iced Tea perfectly balances robust black tea with bright citrus notes and just the right amount of sweetness. Rapid cooling ensures a crystal clear finish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 98
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups boiling water Filtered water is best
  • 6 black tea bags Standard size
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar Adjust sweetness to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon baking soda Removes bitterness
  • 4 cups cold water To shock the tea
  • ¾ cup fresh lemon juice Freshly squeezed only
  • ice cubes For serving

Equipment

  • 1 Saucepan To boil water
  • 1 large pitcher For serving and mixing
  • 1 Measuring cups For ingredients
  • 1 Citrus juicer To juice lemons

Method
 

  1. Bring 4 cups of filtered water to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan.
    boiling water in a saucepan for sweet tea
  2. Remove from heat, add tea bags, and let steep for 5 minutes until deep amber in color.
  3. Carefully remove the tea bags without squeezing them.
  4. Stir in the granulated sugar and baking soda until completely dissolved in the hot tea.
    stirring sugar and baking soda into hot tea
  5. Pour the hot mixture into a large pitcher and stir in the cold water and fresh lemon juice.
    stirring cold water and lemon juice into sweet tea
  6. Serve immediately over glasses filled with ice and garnish with lemon slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 240gCalories: 98kcalCarbohydrates: 25gSodium: 30mgPotassium: 45mgSugar: 25gVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.1mg

Notes

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Remove lemon slices before storing so the rind does not make the tea bitter over time.

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