Forktionary

Grandma's Iced Tea Recipe

Quench your thirst with Grandma's secret recipe! This incredibly sweet and lemony iced tea is the perfect summer refreshment. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, it's sure to become a family favorite. Get ready for the most delicious iced tea you'll ever taste!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 48.4 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
Grandma's Iced Tea 27

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Grandma's Iced Tea

  • 8 cups boiling water
  • 4-6 family-size black tea bags
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) Crystal Light Sugar Free Low Calorie Lemonade Mix
  • ice
  • lemon slices for garnish
  • fresh mint for garnish

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Grandma's Iced Tea? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Grandma's Iced Tea

  1. In a 1-gallon pitcher, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 packet (1 ounce) of lemonade mix.
  2. Securely tie 4-6 family-size black tea bags together with kitchen twine.
  3. Carefully pour 8 cups of boiling water over the sugar and lemonade mix.
  4. Submerge the tied tea bags in the hot water. Stir gently to dissolve the sugar and lemonade mix.
  5. Allow the tea to steep for 15-20 minutes, or until it reaches your desired strength. Remove the tea bags.
  6. Once the tea has cooled to room temperature, refrigerate for at least 2 hours to chill thoroughly.
  7. Serve over ice and enjoy! Garnish with lemon slices or fresh mint for an extra touch of elegance.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

49g

Fat

0g

Carbs

4g

Recipe Tags (Choose a tag and find related recipes!)

15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Preparation For Large Groups 5 Ingredients Or Less Beverages Easy Diabetic Dietary Number Of Servings 3 Steps Or Less