Best 5 Easiest Sweetened Ice Tea Recipes
With the hot summer months upon us, it's time to cool down and enjoy a glass of refreshing sweetened iced tea. This easy-to-make beverage can be tailored to your own taste preferences, making it a perfect drink for any occasion. Whether you like your tea sweet or unsweetened, with lemon or with peach, there is a recipe out there you're sure to love.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
SOUTHERN SWEET ICED TEA
This is how my Granny made sweet tea and it is some kind of sweet. Know that and beware. Pa-Paw used to down 2-3 glasses after working in the garden all day. Back off the sugar if you can't handle it. This one is for true southerners only ;)
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Beverages
Time 30m
Yield 2 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large glass measuring cup, place the tea bags and add the baking soda.
- Pour the boiling water over the tea bags.
- Cover and steep for 15 minutes.
- Take out the tea bags and do not squeeze them.
- Pour the tea mixture into a 2-quart pitcher; add the sugar.
- Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add in the cold water.
- Let cool; chill in the refrigerator and serve over ice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 580.5, Sodium 108.6, Carbohydrate 150, Sugar 149.7
PERFECT ICED TEA
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 4m
Yield 8 cups
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Hot-Brewed:
- Bring 8 cups water to a simmer; remove from the heat and add 3 tablespoons loose tea or 6 tea bags. Let steep about 4 minutes, until it's the strength you like. Strain loose tea with a fine-mesh sieve or remove the tea bags. Let cool, then transfer to a pitcher, cover and refrigerate.
- Cold-Brewed:
- Combine 8 cups cold water and 6 tablespoons loose tea or 10 tea bags in a pitcher. Cover and refrigerate 15 to 36 hours, until it's the strength you like. Strain loose tea with a fine-mesh sieve or remove the tea bags.
- Sweet Teas:
- Combine 3/4 cup each sugar and water in a saucepan and add 1 infuser, if desired. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves, then remove from the heat and let cool. Strain the infused syrup through a fine-mesh sieve (you'll get about 1 cup).
- Orange Add 6 strips zest
- Blackberries 1 cup
- Cinnamon 2 sticks
- Lavender 3 tablespoons dried
- Vanilla 1 halved bean
- Mint 3 sprigs
- Ginger 1 cup sliced
- Lemon 8 strips zest
- Nectarine 1 cup chopped
- Cucumber 2 cups chopped
EASY ICED TEA
Make up a jug of refreshing iced tea to serve on summer days. With a subtle tea flavour, oranges, lemons and mint, it's an excellent alcohol-free party drink
Provided by Miriam Nice
Categories Drink
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put the tea bags, sugar, honey and 1.5 litres water in a large jug. Leave to infuse for 10 mins, then remove and discard the tea bags. Chill until ready to serve.
- Stir in the lemon juice, lemon slices, orange slices and mint leaves. Fill the jug with plenty of ice and stir again.
- Fill tall glasses with ice and pour over the iced tea, then serve with extra honey to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 50 calories, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein
SMOOTH SWEET TEA
Southern sweet tea, perfect for hot summer days!
Provided by cookincode3
Categories Drinks Recipes Tea Iced Tea Recipes
Time 3h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Sprinkle a pinch of baking soda into a 64-ounce, heat-proof, glass pitcher. Pour in boiling water, and add tea bags. Cover, and allow to steep for 15 minutes.
- Remove tea bags, and discard; stir in sugar until dissolved. Pour in cool water, then refrigerate until cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Sodium 41.3 mg, Sugar 18.7 g
EASIEST SWEETENED ICE TEA
Fool- proof ice tea recipe that is soo quick and easy, you'll want to have this a summer staple recipe!
Provided by kiss me I am a nutr
Categories Beverages
Time 6m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- bring 2 cups of water up to a boil.
- place 8 tea bags and sugar into pitcher.
- pour water over tea bags and let steap for 5 minutes.
- remove tea bags and add 6 cups of ice.
- Add fresh lemon and mint as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 16.2, Sodium 4.7, Carbohydrate 4.2, Sugar 4.2
Tips:
- Fresh and flavorful: Use fresh tea leaves, bags, or sachets for the best flavor. Avoid using old or stale tea, as it will not produce a good-tasting iced tea.
- The right ratio: The ratio of tea to water is important for making a well-balanced iced tea. A general rule of thumb is to use 2 to 3 teaspoons of tea leaves or 2 to 3 tea bags for every 4 cups of water.
- Steep properly: Allow the tea to steep for the recommended time, which is usually between 3 and 5 minutes. Steeping the tea for too long can make it bitter, while steeping it for too short a time will result in a weak flavor.
- Sweeten to taste: Add sugar or your preferred sweetener to taste. You can also use natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup.
- Chill thoroughly: Allow the iced tea to cool completely before serving. You can chill it in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight.
Conclusion:
These recipes provide a variety of ways to make delicious and refreshing sweetened iced tea. Whether you prefer a classic black tea, a fruity herbal tea, or a sparkling green tea, there's a recipe here for everyone. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can enjoy a glass of homemade iced tea that's perfect for any occasion. Experiment with different teas, sweeteners, and flavors to create your own signature iced tea recipe.
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