Best 6 Quick Lemon Iced Tea By The Glass Recipes
In the sweltering summer heat, nothing beats the refreshing taste of a tall glass of iced tea. If you're looking for a quick and easy recipe that delivers the perfect balance of sweetness, tang, and caffeine, look no further. This article will guide you through the steps to make the ultimate quick lemon iced tea by the glass, using simple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen. Let's get started on this delightful journey!
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
THE BEST LEMON ICED TEA
This is the best iced tea I've ever tasted. It comes very close to the Good Host® brand we Canadians are used to.
Provided by WANDAREN
Categories Drinks Recipes Tea Iced Tea Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place green tea bags and black tea bags in a 1-gallon glass jar. Pour boiling water over tea bags; steep for 30 minutes.
- Remove tea bags; stir in sugar and lemonade concentrate until dissolved. Fill jar to the top with cold water; stir in lemon juice. Chill in the refrigerator until cold. Serve over ice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 3.9 mg, Sugar 24.8 g
FRESH LEMON ICED TEA
Sweet, brisk lemon iced tea that's super refreshing and easy to make.
Provided by Jee Choe
Categories Drinks
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Juice 3 lemons.Use a citrus juicer to make juicing the lemons easier. Make sure to strain out the pulp and seeds. Set aside.
- Bring 4 cups of water to a simmer and turn off heat.I use my electric kettle and set the water temperature to 180°F. Use filtered water if possible for the best tasting iced tea.
- Put tea sachets into pitcher and add hot water.
- Steep for 5 minutes then discard tea sachets.
- Stir sugar into the hot tea until completely dissolved.
- Add ice to pitcher and close with leakproof lid. Shake for 15 seconds.If you're using a leakproof pitcher, close the lid and turn the entire pitcher upside down then right side up 15 times.
- Add lemon juice and shake.After pouring in the lemon juice, close the lid again and shake to fully incorporate the lemon juice with the iced tea.
- Pour tea into cups with ice lined with lemon slices.Line the inside of the cups with 3 thin lemon slices then add the ice before pouring in the iced tea.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 24 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Sodium 13 mg, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
QUICK LEMON ICED TEA - BY THE GLASS
I drink this all the time whenever I don't make a pitcherful. Sometimes it's only me drinking tea and I don't need a lot, so this is fast and perfect. You can sweeten yours however you like- I don't. I also like this much lemon, but you can use a little less if you like a milder lemon taste. I use Luzianne (black) tea, but sometimes I mix one of the tea bags up with an herbal, flavored tea, like blackberry.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Beverages
Time 7m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place water in a microwave-safe measuring cup and microwave on high for 2 1/2- 3 minutes, or until water just begins to boil.
- Place tea bags in hot water and allow to steep for approximately 4 minutes.
- While mixture is steeping, fill a 20 ounce drinking glass to just below the top with ice cubes and squeeze lemon over the top of the ice.
- Pour steeped tea over glass of ice and gently mix lemon with tea.
- Serve cold, sweetened if you desire.
LEMON ICED TEA
This iced tea has 0 calories and 0 grams of sugar per serving compared to the sugar-sweetened version that has 80 calories and 20 grams of sugar per serving.
Provided by Food Network
Time 2h10m
Yield 4 servings (8 ounces each)
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat and add 4 bags of black tea. Let steep for 5 minutes, then discard bags. Stir in 3 tablespoons Truvia® natural sweetener spoonable* and 2 teaspoons lemon juice. Refrigerate until chilled and serve over ice, if desired.
- *or 10 packets Truvia® natural sweetener
STRAIGHTFORWARD LEMON ICED TEA
This is a delicious recipe that has never failed. It's so easy and what I like about it, is it's flavor continuity! I hope you'll like it too! For my diabetic friends, I've substituted "SPLENDA" for a sugar-free drink and found it still as delicious!
Provided by Gingerbee
Categories Beverages
Time 10m
Yield 1 gallon, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Measure sugar and place in large mixing bowl with 1 cup lemon juice to disolve.
- Measure water and bring to a boil in a saucepan.
- Remove from heat and place tea bags in the pan to steep for no more than 5 minutes.
- Remove the bags and discard.
- DO NOT SQUEEZE tea bags (this crushes the leaves and releases the tanin which is bitter).
- Pour hot tea into sugar/lemon mixture and stir to mix well.
- Transfer into one gallon container and fill to the top with cold water.
- Refridgerate and serve over ice.
- optional lemon slices or mint leaves!
- Cool and refreshing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 51.7, Sodium 0.5, Carbohydrate 13.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 12.9, Protein 0.1
ICED LEMON TEA
Sugar-free lemonade drink mix is the perfect ingredient to add to traditional iced tea. It not only tastes cool and refreshing, but also cuts out extra calories. I rely on this beverage during the hot days of summer, but also enjoy it year-round. -Dawn Lowenstein, Hatboro, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 20m
Yield 12 servings (1 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large pitcher, combine lemonade mix and cold water. Refrigerate until chilled., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Remove from the heat; add tea bags. Cover and steep for 3-5 minutes. Discard tea bags. Cool; stir into lemonade mixture. Serve over ice, with mint and lemon if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 3 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
Tips for Making the Best Lemon Iced Tea by the Glass:
- Use high-quality tea. The better the tea, the better the iced tea. Look for loose-leaf teas or tea bags made with whole leaves. Avoid using tea dust or fannings, as they will produce a weak and bitter iced tea.
- Steep the tea properly. The amount of time you steep the tea will affect the flavor of the iced tea. For a light and refreshing iced tea, steep the tea for 3-4 minutes. For a stronger iced tea, steep the tea for 5-6 minutes.
- Sweeten the iced tea to taste. Some people like their iced tea sweet, while others prefer it unsweetened. If you are adding sugar or honey, start with a small amount and add more to taste.
- Add flavorings. You can add a variety of flavorings to your iced tea, such as lemon, mint, or ginger. You can also add fruit juices or slices of fruit.
- Chill the iced tea before serving. Iced tea is best served cold. You can chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or you can make it ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Lemon iced tea is a refreshing and delicious drink that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With these tips, you can make the best lemon iced tea by the glass. Enjoy!
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