Lemony Iced Tea

May 25, 2023May 25, 20230 14

Refreshing Lemony Iced Tea recipe for hot summer days

by The Chefin Beverage

Prep

5 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

10 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

Sugar

10g

Fat

Lemon Iced Tea is a popular summer drink enjoyed by people of all ages. The lemon and mint in this recipe give it a refreshing and zesty flavor that makes it perfect for hot summer days. Making your own iced tea at home is easy and affordable, and allows you to customize it to your personal tastes. Whether you prefer it sweet or tart, with or without bubbles, this recipe can be tweaked to suit your preferences. It is a perfect drink to cool down and stay refreshed during the hot summer months.

Instructions

1.	Heat 2 cups of water in a saucepan until it comes to a boil.
2.	Add tea leaves to the boiling water and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
3.	Add mint leaves and simmer for an additional minute.
4.	Strain the tea leaves and mint leaves mixture into a pitcher.
5.	Add sugar syrup and stir until the sugar dissolves.
6.	Add lemon juice, chilled water, or soda water to the pitcher and stir.
7.	Pour the iced tea into glasses with ice cubes and garnish with lemon wedges and mint leaves.

PROS

Lemony Iced Tea is a refreshing summer drink that is quick and easy to make.

It is a perfect beverage to quench your thirst and to cool down on a hot summer day.

This recipe is highly customizable to suit your personal preferences.

CONS

Lemon Iced Tea contains added sugar, which can lead to health problems when consumed in excess.

It should be consumed in moderation as part of a healthy and balanced diet.

Excessive consumption of caffeine can also lead to health problems.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lemon Iced Tea contains antioxidants, and is low in calories and fat.
The tea leaves used in this recipe contain caffeine and antioxidants that can improve brain function and reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.

	2 cups water
	1 tablespoon tea leaves
	2 tablespoons sugar syrup
	3 -4 mint leaves
	2 tablespoons lemon juice
	1 cup chilled water or 1 cup soda water