Best 4 Iced Tea I Recipes
In the realm of refreshing beverages, iced tea stands tall as a timeless classic, captivating taste buds with its invigorating aroma and thirst-quenching nature. Whether you prefer the brisk flavor of black tea, the delicate notes of green tea, or the fruity allure of herbal tea, there's an iced tea recipe out there to suit every palate. As you embark on your journey to discover the perfect iced tea recipe, let's delve into a world of flavors, exploring the diverse ingredients and techniques that will transform ordinary tea leaves into a symphony of taste.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
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
BASIC ICED TEA
I like to use orange pekoe tea and spring, filtered, or distilled water for this straightforward brew. If you like your iced tea southern style and quite sweet, add 1-1/2-cups granulated sugar. Check out more summer drinks, including fun and classic cocktail recipes and icy drinks and shakes, on the Drinks & Entertaining page.
Provided by Fred Thompson
Categories Drinks
Yield Yields about 2 quarts.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring the 2-1/4 cups water to a gentle boil. Add the tea bags, remove the saucepan from the heat, and cover. Steep for 15 minutes.
- Remove the tea bags without squeezing them (which would add bitterness) and pour the steeped tea into a 2-1/2-quart heatproof container (like a large Pyrex liquid measure). Add the 6 cups cold water and mix. Let cool at room temperature and then refrigerate until cold. Serve over ice, garnished with sugar, lemon wedges, and mint sprigs.
ICED TEA I
Like real iced tea, but do you hate boiling the water and then waiting for the tea to cool? Try making it with hot tap water.
Provided by Jill
Categories Drinks Recipes Tea Iced Tea Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Put tea bags in a 2 quart pitcher. Add hot water. Let sit at least 15 minutes. Add cold water and remove tea bags. refrigerate and serve over ice.
Nutrition Facts :
ICED TEA
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories easy, non-alcoholic drinks
Yield 10 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring 10 cups water to boil. Add all the tea and steep 5 minutes.
- In a container large enough to hold tea and ice, put lots of ice. Add lemon and orange slices and pour steeped tea over ice.
- Squeeze in the orange and lemon halves and add mint sprigs.
- Serve - over ice, if desired - in tall glasses decorated with lemon twists and mint.
Tips:
- For the best-tasting iced tea, use fresh, cold water and high-quality tea leaves or tea bags.
- To make iced tea quickly, brew a pot of tea as usual and then let it cool completely before pouring it over ice.
- If you're short on time, you can make iced tea in the microwave. Just brew a cup of tea as usual and then let it cool for a few minutes before pouring it over ice.
- For a refreshing twist, try adding fruit, herbs, or spices to your iced tea. Some popular additions include lemon, mint, ginger, and cinnamon.
- If you're watching your sugar intake, you can sweeten your iced tea with honey, agave nectar, or stevia instead of sugar.
Conclusion:
Iced tea is a delicious and refreshing beverage that can be enjoyed all year long. With so many different ways to make it, there's sure to be an iced tea recipe that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a cool and refreshing drink, reach for a glass of iced tea.
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