Icy Sweet Iced Tea Recipe

Escape the heat with this perfectly balanced Icy Sweet Iced Tea! This family-favorite recipe gets the sweet-to-tea ratio just right, creating a refreshingly delicious iced tea that everyone will crave. Made with simple ingredients and a touch of personal magic, it's the ultimate summer cooler.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 838.8 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Icy Sweet Iced Tea

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How to Make Icy Sweet Iced Tea

  1. Combine 4 black tea bags with 8 cups of freshly boiled water in a large pitcher.
  2. Steep the tea bags for 5-7 minutes, then remove them.
  3. Stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar (or to taste) until completely dissolved.
  4. Add 1 cup of lemon juice for a zesty twist.
  5. Pour in 4 cups of cold water to cool the tea.
  6. Add 2 cups of ice cubes.
  7. Stir gently and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
  8. Serve over ice and garnish with lemon wedges or mint sprigs (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

799g

Fat

0g

Carbs

78g