Refreshingly Easy Iced Tea Recipe for Summer
How to make iced tea
How to make iced tea
Ingredients
- 6 tea sachets
- 2 tablespoons of golden caster sugar
- 1 tablespoon of liquid honey, plus more for serving
- 2 lemons, one juiced and one cut into slices
- 1 orange, sliced
- small handful of mint leaves, removed from stems
- ice cubes
Instructions
Step 1
To start making your refreshing iced tea, grab a large jug and fill it with 1.5 liters of water. Add in your tea bags, along with the sugar and honey to taste. Give everything a gentle stir to help dissolve the sugar and honey. Now, let the mixture sit and infuse for about 10 minutes. You’ll notice the water taking on a lovely hue from the tea. After the time is up, carefully remove the tea bags and discard them. Your tea is now ready to chill—just pop it in the fridge until you’re ready to serve!
Step 2
Now it’s time to add a refreshing twist to your iced tea! Grab your freshly brewed tea and stir in the lemon juice until it's well combined. Then, gently toss in the lemon slices, orange slices, and mint leaves, letting those vibrant flavors mingle. Next, it’s all about cooling things down. Fill your jug with plenty of ice, allowing it to chill the tea beautifully. Give everything another good stir to ensure those citrusy and minty notes are evenly distributed. You’re just about ready to enjoy a delicious glass of iced tea!
Step 3
Once your iced tea has cooled to a refreshing temperature, it’s time to serve! Start by filling tall glasses with ice—don’t be shy, let those cubes pile up to help keep your tea nice and chilled. Then, gently pour the iced tea over the ice, filling each glass nearly to the brim. For a touch of sweetness, offer a small dish of honey on the side, inviting everyone to drizzle in as much as they like. This way, each sip can be perfectly tailored to taste, making your iced tea experience even more delightful!
Nutrition Information
My Tip
For a beautifully balanced iced tea, make sure to dissolve the golden caster sugar and honey completely in the hot water before adding the tea bags. This ensures the sweeteners blend evenly, enhancing the overall flavor without any gritty texture.
Leftovers
To store your iced tea, pour it into a glass pitcher or a sealed container and pop it in the fridge, where it will stay fresh for up to a week. When you're ready to enjoy it again, simply pour it over ice—no reheating needed, just a refreshing pour!
Make It Your Own
For a refreshing twist, swap the regular tea bags for hibiscus tea bags, which will give your iced tea a vibrant color and a tart, fruity flavor. It pairs beautifully with the citrus and mint!