Refreshing Homemade Iced Tea
The Refreshing Homemade Iced Tea Recipe is the perfect way to beat the heat and enjoy a delightful beverage at home.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Kettle
- Pitcher
- Mixing Bowl
- Tea Infuser
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 cups Water Fresh, filtered water for brewing.
- 4-6 bags Tea Leaves or Tea Bags Choose black or green tea based on preference.
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup Sweetener Sugar, honey, or agave syrup to taste.
- 1-2 lemons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed for flavor.
- 1 handful Fresh Herbs Mint or basil, muddled to release oils.
- as needed Ice Use large ice cubes to prevent dilution.
Instructions
- Begin by boiling 4 cups of water in a kettle.
- Once the water reaches a rolling boil, remove it from heat and add your tea leaves or tea bags.
- Allow the tea to steep for 5-7 minutes.
- Prepare your sweetener by mixing it with a small amount of hot water to dissolve it.
- After steeping, remove the tea bags or strain out the loose leaves.
- Add the prepared sweetener and stir thoroughly.
- Let the tea cool to room temperature before transferring it to a pitcher.
- Squeeze in the juice of 1-2 lemons and add the fresh herbs.
- Refrigerate the tea for at least 2 hours to chill.
- Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices and herbs.
Notes
For variations, consider adding seasonal fruits or using flavored tea bags.