Lemonade Iced Tea

Cool down with the ultimate summer refreshment: Lemonade Iced Tea! This delightful fusion combines the robust flavor of freshly brewed black tea with the bright, tangy zest of homemade lemonade for a perfectly balanced, invigorating drink. Sweetened with just the right amount of sugar and chilled over ice, this thirst-quenching recipe is a breeze to make in under 15 minutes. Serve it with fresh lemon slices and sprigs of mint for a stunning presentation that’s as pleasing to the eyes as it is to the palate. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or lazy afternoons, this six-serving recipe ensures there’s plenty to share—or savor all to yourself. Refresh your routine with homemade, naturally flavored Lemonade Iced Tea!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 cups Water
• 4 pieces Black tea bags
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 4 pieces Fresh lemons (for juice)
• 2 cups Ice cubes
• 1 lemon Fresh lemon slices (for garnish)
• 4 sprigs Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium-sized pot.

Step 2

Remove the pot from heat and steep the black tea bags in the hot water for 5 minutes.

Step 3

While the tea is steeping, squeeze the fresh lemons to extract about 1 cup of lemon juice. Strain the juice to remove any seeds or pulp, if desired.

Step 4

Remove the tea bags from the pot and stir in the granulated sugar until fully dissolved.

Step 5

Let the tea cool to room temperature, then transfer it to a large pitcher.

Step 6

Add the lemon juice to the pitcher and stir to combine.

Step 7

Pour in the remaining 2 cups of cold water and mix well.

Step 8

Fill serving glasses with ice cubes and pour the lemonade iced tea over the ice.

Step 9

Garnish each glass with a slice of fresh lemon and a sprig of mint, if desired.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Lemonade Iced Tea!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2520 grams (2520.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	890

Total Fat 1.60g	2%
Saturated Fat 0.00g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 65mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 238.40g	87%
Dietary Fiber 12.40g	44%
Total Sugars 210.00g
Protein 6.00g	12%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 222mg	17%
Iron 4mg	23%
Potassium 600mg	13%

*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: 1.5%

Protein: 2.4%

Carbs: 96.1%