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Iced tea recipe

242 ratings

There’s nothing better than a cooling, citrus-scented glass of iced tea for ultimate refreshment. This classic lemon iced tea is easy to make at home, and you can ring the changes with your favourite teas and garnishes. Add the sugar for a sweeter drink or leave out for a stronger tea flavour. Master how to make iced tea and you'll be sure to make it again and again. See method

Serves 4
5 mins to prepare, plus cooling and chilling
2 calories / serving
Healthy
Vegan
Vegetarian
Gluten-free
Dairy-free

Ingredients

4 teabags
1 tbsp sugar (optional)
1-2 lemons, sliced
mint sprigs, to serve
ice cubes, to serve

Each serving contains

Energy
10kj
2kcal 0%
Fat
0g 0%
Saturates
0g 0%
Sugars
0g 0%
Salt
0g 0%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 0.3g Protein 0.3g Fibre 0g

Method

Add the teabags, sugar (if using) and half the lemon slices (reserving the rest to serve) to a large heatproof jug or pitcher. Pour over 1ltr just boiled water and leave to steep for 5 mins.
Stir well, then discard the teabags and lemon slices and allow to cool to room temperature before transferring to the fridge to chill. The tea will keep for 2-3 days covered in the fridge.
When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice and the remaining lemon slices. Pour in the chilled tea and garnish with a sprig of mint.

Tip: Normal black tea (such as English Breakfast) is classic for this recipe, but you could try using different blends such as citrussy Earl Grey or floral Darjeeling. Orange slices, cucumber ribbons and thyme sprigs also make lovely garnishes if serving a crowd.

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