Easiest Sweetened Ice Tea

Quench your thirst with the ultimate summer refresher: Easiest Sweetened Ice Tea! This classic recipe combines just four simple ingredients—black tea, granulated sugar, water, and ice—for a perfectly balanced, homemade iced tea that's sweet, smooth, and incredibly easy to make. Ready in just 15 minutes, this fuss-free drink is ideal for backyard BBQs, picnics, or lazy afternoons. The optional addition of fresh lemon slices adds a tangy twist, elevating its vibrant flavor. Perfectly customizable and refreshing, this sweet tea recipe is a staple you’ll return to again and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 cups water
• 4 pieces black tea bags
• 0.5 cups granulated sugar
• 2 cups ice cubes
• 4 pieces lemon slices (optional)

Directions

Step 1

1. In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 2

2. Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add the black tea bags. Let the tea bags steep for 5 minutes.

Step 3

3. Remove the tea bags and discard them. Stir in the granulated sugar until it dissolves completely.

Step 4

4. Pour the sweetened tea into a large heatproof pitcher.

Step 5

5. Add the remaining 4 cups of cold water to the pitcher and stir to combine.

Step 6

6. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, or refrigerate for at least 1 hour for chilled tea.

Step 7

7. To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the iced tea over them.

Step 8

8. Garnish each glass with a lemon slice, if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2568 grams (2568.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	401

Total Fat 0.40g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.00g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 62mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 106.40g	39%
Dietary Fiber 2.00g	7%
Total Sugars 102.00g
Protein 0.80g	2%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 123mg	9%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 80mg	2%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.8%

Protein: 0.7%

Carbs: 98.4%