Description
A crisp and refreshing homemade iced tea that's simple to make and easily customizable with sweeteners or flavor variations.
Ingredients
- 6 black tea bags
- 8 cups water (divided)
- 1/3 cup sugar (optional, adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan.
- Remove from heat, add tea bags, and steep for 10 minutes.
- Remove the tea bags and stir in sugar if desired.
- Pour into a pitcher and add the remaining 4 cups of cold water.
- Chill in the refrigerator until cold, then serve over ice.
Notes
- Add fresh mint or basil for a herbal twist.
- Include lemon or orange slices for citrus brightness.
- Use decaffeinated tea for a caffeine-free option.
- Honey or simple syrup can replace sugar for a different sweetness profile.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; dilute if too strong or sweet over time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 27
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
