Lemon Iced Tea

This Lemon Iced Tea is tangy and refreshing, slightly sweet with a lemony finish! It’s great for summer slurping, drinking and more.

What could be nicer than the musical clinking of ice cubes in a glass of iced tea? try that Lemon Iced Tea, zesty and refreshing with just the right amount of sweetness and citrus pop. Of course you can buy it in the store. But homemade lemon ice tea with the real fruit is endlessly delicious. It’s quick and easy to make a pitcher and you can keep it in the fridge for days or use it for parties and summer picnics! It’s endlessly versatile.

Ingredients for lemon ice tea

This Lemon Iced Tea only needs 3 ingredients plus water! It’s easy to make a pitcher and you can keep it for up to 4 days to drink in the afternoon. Or use it as a fun party drink for entertainment! Here’s what you need:

• Lemon: You need real lemons: bottled juice is not allowed! Only fresh lemon has the necessary taste here
• Sugar: Sugar is necessary to balance the taste, otherwise this drink will be too tart
• Bag of black tea: Black tea the classic variety for iced tea. Keep in mind that it contains caffeine, but only about half the caffeine content of a cup of coffee.

How to Make Lemon Iced Tea: Basic Steps

The lemon iced tea will take about 20 minutes total, after which you will need 2 hours to chill the pitcher. But other than brewing the tea, it doesn’t take much effort! It’s mostly convenient and easy to do while you’re cooking or preparing other things. Here are the basic steps to prepare this iced tea recipe:

• Brew the tea: Bring 4 cups of water to a boil, add 6 bags of black tea and turn off the heat. Leave for 5 minutes.
• stir in sugar. Remove the bag and stir ½ sugar into the hot tea.
• Add cold water and lemon juice, then cool: Add 4 cups of cold water and bring to room temperature (about 10 minutes).
• Refrigerate for 2 hours: Pour into a pitcher and refrigerate for 2 hours.

Garnish the drink

Are you using this Lemon Iced Tea for a party? Dress it up for a festive look! Nothing is more fun than a celebratory pitcher with a fun drink. Here are a few ideas:

• lemon slices: Add lemon slices to the pitcher or each glass
• Fresh mint: A few sprigs of fresh mint make a nice impression
• Colored Straws: These striped paper straws look fun and festive

More iced tea recipes

Want more ideas for refreshing, healthy drinks? Here are some other iced tea recipes you’ll love:

This Lemon Iced Tea Recipe is…

Vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free and gluten-free.