Ingredients for Straightforward Lemon Iced Tea
- Hot Water
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar substitute (erythritol or stevia)
- 6-8 family size black tea bags (or equivalent amount of loose leaf tea)
- 1 cup (240ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Jar
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How to Make Straightforward Lemon Iced Tea
- In a large mixing bowl, dissolve 1 cup (200g) of granulated sugar substitute (such as erythritol or stevia) with 1 cup (240ml) of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- In a saucepan, bring 8 cups (1.9L) of water to a boil.
- Remove from heat and add 6-8 family size black tea bags (or equivalent amount of loose leaf tea). Steep for 5 minutes.
- Remove tea bags and discard; do not squeeze.
- Pour the hot tea into the sugar and lemon juice mixture, stirring well to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to a one-gallon container. Fill the container to the top with cold water.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve over ice. Garnish with lemon slices and/or fresh mint leaves (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
51g
Fat
0g
Carbs
4g
