Iced Tea Recipe (Extra Easy)

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings (makes 1/2 gallon)

  • Calories

    43 kcal

  • Course

    Drinks

  • Cuisine

    American

Iced Tea Recipe (Extra Easy)

Crisp and refreshing homemade iced tea is easy to make and easy to scale up for a crowd. This is always a hit at summer gatherings. You can add your favorite sweetener or serve iced tea unsweetened.

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Ingredients

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  • 8 cups water divided
  • 6 bags black tea
  • 1/3 cup sugar optional, adjust to taste
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Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, bring half of the water to a boil. Remove from the heat and add tea bags. Allow the tea bags to steep for 10 minutes. 
  2. Remove the tea bags from the water. Note: If you prefer sweet tea, add the sugar or your preferred sweetener to the tea while it’s still hot and stir until dissolved.
  3. Add the remaining water to the tea. Leave it refrigerated until fully chilled (about an hour).
  4. Serve with ice, lemon slices, and fresh mint if desired.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 43kcal (2%) Carbs 11g Sodium 16mg (1%) Potassium 1mg (0%) Sugar 11g (22%) Calcium 10mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings (makes 1/2 gallon)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 43 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 43kcal 2%
Carbs 11g
Sodium 16mg 1%
Potassium 1mg 0%
Sugar 11g 22%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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