Lemon iced tea
Classic lemon iced tea is the ultimate refreshing drink for warm sunny days. It features a crisp black tea base balanced with vibrant citrus acidity and light sweetness. For the cleanest taste, steep the tea just long enough to extract rich flavor without developing harsh bitterness.
Ingredients
- water500 ml
- fresh lemon juice40 ml
- lemon slices4 slice
Instructions
4 steps- 1
Pour boiling water over the black tea leaves and steep for 5 minutes.
5 min
95°C
- 2
Strain the tea, add sugar while it is still hot, and stir until completely dissolved.
1 min
- 3
Let the tea cool to room temperature, then stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice.
2 min
- 4
Fill tall highball glasses with ice cubes and lemon slices, then pour the chilled tea over the top.
1 min
Nutrition
1 serving ≈ 407 g
Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.
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