Iced Tea Recipe That Tastes Crisp, Refreshing, and Perfect Every Time
Refreshing homemade iced tea made with black tea, fresh water, and optional sweetener.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Drink
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
8 cups water divided
6 bags black tea
1/3 cup sugar optional
Lemon slices
Fresh mint
Instructions
1. Bring half of the water to a boil in a saucepan
2. Remove saucepan from heat and add tea bags
3. Allow tea bags to steep for 10 minutes
4. Remove tea bags from the tea
5. Add sugar while tea is still hot if desired
6. Stir until sugar dissolves completely
7. Add remaining cold water
8. Refrigerate until fully chilled
9. Serve over ice with lemon slices and fresh mint
Notes
Do not over-steep the tea
Adjust sweetness to taste
Serve fully chilled for best flavor