Ingredients for Royal Hawaiian Iced Tea
- 2 quarts (8 cups) cold water
- 4-6 orange pekoe tea bags
- 4 fresh mint sprigs (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Lemons, Juice Of
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- pineapple wedge (for garnish)
- ice (for serving)
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How to Make Royal Hawaiian Iced Tea
- Boil 1 quart (4 cups) of cold water in a saucepan.
- Remove from heat and immediately pour over 4-6 tea bags (depending on desired strength).
- Steep for 5 minutes, then stir gently.
- Strain the tea into a large pitcher containing 4 sprigs of fresh mint, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and 1 quart (4 cups) of cold water.
- Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Remove the mint sprigs.
- Stir in 1 cup of pineapple juice.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve over ice in tall glasses. Garnish each glass with a pineapple wedge and a mint sprig (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
52g
Fat
0g
Carbs
4g
