Faster Than Sun Tea

Skip the slow steeping and embrace the convenience of "Faster Than Sun Tea," a quick and refreshing take on the classic iced tea recipe. In just 15 minutes, you can enjoy a perfectly brewed black tea, steeped to your preferred strength and balanced with optional sugar and a burst of citrus from fresh lemon slices. With a combination of boiling water for steeping and cold water for instant cooling, this recipe bypasses the hours of waiting required by traditional sun tea methods. Simply pour the chilled brew over ice cubes for a crisp, thirst-quenching drink that's perfect for sunny afternoons or impromptu gatherings. Quick to prepare, endlessly customizable, and packed with bold tea flavor, this easy iced tea recipe ensures you’ll never need to rely on the sun again to enjoy your favorite summer beverage.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 6 pieces Black tea bags
• 8 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Sugar (optional)
• 4 slices Lemon slices (optional)
• 3 cups Ice cubes

Directions

Step 1

Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan or kettle.

Step 2

Once boiling, pour the hot water into a large heatproof pitcher or glass jar.

Step 3

Add the black tea bags to the hot water, ensuring they are fully submerged.

Step 4

Let the tea steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired tea strength.

Step 5

Remove the tea bags, gently squeezing excess liquid from each before discarding.

Step 6

If you would like to sweeten your tea, stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar while the tea is still warm, making sure it dissolves fully.

Step 7

Add 4 cups of cold water to the pitcher to dilute the tea and cool it down.

Step 8

Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the tea over the ice.

Step 9

Garnish with lemon slices if desired and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2737.2 grams (2737.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	118

Total Fat 0.40g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.00g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 62mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 31.60g	11%
Dietary Fiber 2.00g	7%
Total Sugars 27.20g
Protein 0.80g	2%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 124mg	10%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 81mg	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: 2.7%

Protein: 2.4%

Carbs: 94.9%