Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 4 tea bags (black tea)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Boil water in a pot.
- Add tea bags and steep for 5 minutes.
- Remove tea bags and stir in sugar until dissolved.
- Add lemon juice and mix well.
- Let the tea cool to room temperature.
- Serve over ice and garnish with mint leaves if desired.
Notes
- Adjust sugar to taste.
- Use decaffeinated tea for a caffeine-free option.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Iced Tea, Classic Iced Tea, Summer Drink