Yummy Iced Tea Recipe

Quench your thirst with this incredibly refreshing homemade iced tea! This recipe delivers a perfectly balanced, intensely flavorful iced tea, sweetened just right. Skip the sugary store-bought versions and make your own in minutes. Perfect for hot summer days or any time you crave a delicious, homemade beverage.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 129 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Yummy Iced Tea

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How to Make Yummy Iced Tea

  1. Place 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda in the bottom of a one-gallon pitcher.
  2. Add 6-8 family-sized tea bags (adjust to your preferred strength) to the pitcher.
  3. Slowly pour in approximately 4 cups of freshly boiled water, ensuring all tea bags are submerged.
  4. Gently swirl the pitcher to ensure even steeping.
  5. Let the tea steep for 10-20 minutes, or until it reaches your desired darkness. For a strong, dark brew, steep for the full 20 minutes.
  6. Remove the tea bags. Stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar (or to your taste) until completely dissolved.
  7. Fill the pitcher with 6 cups of cold water, stirring gently to combine.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Serve over ice and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

133g

Fat

0g

Carbs

11g