Iced Tea Recipe
Quench your thirst with our ultimate iced tea recipe on 'Satisfy Your Cravings'! This easy-to-make, refreshing beverage is perfect for summer. Customize with sweetened or unsweetened options, and try fun variations like citrus burst, berry delight, and minty fresh. Follow our tips for the perfect brew every time.
Equipment
- Large Pot: For boiling the water and steeping the tea.
- Measuring Cups: To measure water, sugar, and any additional ingredients.
- Wooden Spoon: For stirring the tea and dissolving the sugar.
- Tea Infuser (optional): If using loose leaf tea.
- Pitcher: To store and chill the iced tea in the refrigerator.
- Strainer (optional): For straining loose leaf tea if not using an infuser.
- Ice Cube Tray: To make plenty of ice for serving.
- Serving Glasses: For serving the iced tea.
- Knife and Cutting Board: For slicing lemons and any other fruits or garnishes.
- Fresh Mint and Lemon Slices (optional): For garnishing and adding extra flavor.
Ingredients
- 8 Cups Water
- 6 Black tea bags (or 2 tbsp loose leaf black tea)
- 1/2 Cup Sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 Lemon, sliced
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
- Plenty of ice!
Instructions
- Step 1: Boil the WaterIn a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a rolling boil. This is the base of your iced tea, so using good quality water can make a noticeable difference.
- Step 2: Brew the TeaOnce the water is boiling, remove it from the heat. Add the black tea bags (or loose leaf tea in an infuser) to the pot. Let the tea steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea. For a milder flavor, steep for less time; for a stronger brew, steep longer.
- Step 3: Sweeten the TeaWhile the tea is still hot, add the sugar and stir until completely dissolved. This ensures that the sugar blends well with the tea. If you prefer unsweetened tea, you can skip this step or add sweetener to individual glasses later.
- Step 4: Cool DownRemove the tea bags or infuser and let the tea cool to room temperature. Once cooled, transfer the tea to a pitcher and refrigerate until cold. This usually takes about an hour.
- Step 5: ServeTo serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled tea over the top. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves for an extra burst of flavor and a beautiful presentation.