Simple Syrup Iced Tea Recipe

Name: Simple Syrup Iced Tea
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 1 cup granulated sugar; 4-6 black tea bags (or your preferred type and quantity)

This refreshingly simple iced tea recipe, inspired by the Chicago Tribune's Good Eating section, is a summer must-have! Learn how to make the perfect simple syrup to elevate your iced tea game. Sweet, refreshing, and unbelievably easy to make – perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a quiet afternoon.

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Calories 96.8 kcal

Protein 0g

Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Simple Syrup Iced Tea

4 cups water
1 cup granulated sugar
4-6 black tea bags (or your preferred type and quantity)

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How to Make Simple Syrup Iced Tea

Boil 4 cups of water in a saucepan.
In a heat-safe glass measuring cup, combine 1 cup of the boiling water and 1 cup of granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Set aside to cool completely.
Place 4-6 black tea bags (or your preferred type and quantity) in a heat-resistant pitcher or large glass measuring cup.
Pour the remaining 3 cups of boiling water over the tea bags.
Steep for 5 minutes, then remove the tea bags.
Once the simple syrup has cooled completely, stir it into the brewed tea.
Add ice to a glass and pour the tea over the ice. Garnish with lemon wedges or mint sprigs (optional).
Chill thoroughly before serving for the best flavor.