Easiest Iced Tea With Lemon Recipe

Craving that refreshing, restaurant-style iced tea? This recipe is ridiculously easy and delivers incredible flavor in just minutes! Skip the complicated steps and enjoy perfectly balanced, lemon-infused iced tea without the fuss. Get ready for the ultimate summer refreshment!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 16 mins
Calories 50.5 kcal
Protein 0g
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Ingredients for Easiest Iced Tea With Lemon

  • 8 cups hot water
  • Family Size Tea Bags
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or to taste)
  • Lemons

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How to Make Easiest Iced Tea With Lemon

  1. Boil 8 cups of water.
  2. In a large pitcher, combine the water and 6 family size tea bags.
  3. Cover the pitcher and let it steep for 15 minutes.
  4. Remove the tea bags and gently squeeze to extract any remaining liquid.
  5. Juice 2 large lemons (about 1/2 cup juice) and add to the tea.
  6. Add 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or to taste). Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
  7. Add 4 cups of cold water to cool down the tea.
  8. Stir well.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for optimal chill. Add ice and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

50g

Fat

0g

Carbs

4g

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Weeknight 30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American For Large Groups 5 Ingredients Or Less Beverages Easy Beginner Cook Inexpensive Number Of Servings Presentation Served Cold

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Easiest Iced Tea With Lemon?

Easiest Iced Tea With Lemon takes about 21 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 16 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Easiest Iced Tea With Lemon?

Easiest Iced Tea With Lemon has approximately 50.5 calories per serving, with about 0 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Easiest Iced Tea With Lemon?

The key ingredients for Easiest Iced Tea With Lemon are Hot Water, Family Size Tea Bags, Sugar, Lemons. See the full list with measurements above.

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