5 from 6 votes
Iced Tea
Delicious on its own or mixed with lemonade in an Arnold Palmer, iced tea is a classic, refreshing beverage for a hot day.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
servings (1 cup each)
Calories:
4 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 cups water (see note 1)
- 5 black tea bags (see note 2)
- ice for serving
- lemon for garnish, slices
Instructions
- In a medium pot over medium-high heat, bring water to a rolling boil. Remove from heat and add tea bags. Allow to steep 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and cool to room temperature or chill.
- Fill a large pitcher halfway with ice. Add tea, then top with more ice. Serve in glasses with ice and lemon slices on the side for garnish.
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Notes
- Water: To use a tea kettle, bring 4 cups water to boil. In a large measuring cup or bowl, pour boiling water over tea bags.
- Black tea: I have been drinking PG Tips since 1998 and it’s my absolute favorite, but feel free to use your own favorite black tea.
- Yield: This recipe makes 4 cups of iced tea, enough for 4 (1-cup) servings.
- Storage: Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Sweeteners: Add sugar, simple syrup, or your favorite sweetener to taste.
- Garnish: Try wedges of lime instead of lemonade, especially if you're eating Mexican food.
- Sweet tea: This is best made in a concentrated form and diluted with water. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil, then add 6 black teabags and submerge completely. Steep for 5 minutes, then remove tea bags. Stir in 1/2 cup sugar (or more to taste) and stir until dissolved. Chill overnight. To serve, add 2 quarts cold water and serve with ice and lemon slices.
- Arnold Palmer: Combine equal parts iced tea and lemonade for the ultimate summer beverage.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
4kcal
(0%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
6mg
(0%)
Potassium
19mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
3IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
7mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings (1 cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 4
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 4kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 19mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.