Best 7 The Best Lemon Iced Tea Recipes

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Lemon iced tea is a refreshing, flavorful beverage that can be enjoyed on a hot summer day or as a cool treat any time of year. With its zesty lemon flavor and a hint of sweetness, it's a perfect thirst-quencher that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or something with a unique twist, there are countless ways to make the best lemon iced tea that suits your taste. This article will guide you through the essential steps for creating the perfect lemon iced tea, including choosing the ideal tea base, selecting the right lemons, and adding the perfect amount of sweetener. So, let's dive in and discover the secrets to making the most delicious lemon iced tea!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LEMON ICED TEA



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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

THE BEST LEMON ICED TEA



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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

4 green tea bags
4 orange pekoe tea bags
6 cups boiling water
1 cup white sugar
1 (12 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate
½ lemon, juiced
10 cold water, or as needed

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

LEMONADE ICED TEA



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I have always loved iced tea with lemon, and this irresistible thirst-quencher takes it one step further. The lemonade gives this refreshing drink a nice color, too. -Gail Buss, New Bern, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 quarts water
9 tea bags
3/4 to 1-1/4 cups sugar
1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
Lemon slices, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, bring water to a boil. Remove from the heat; add tea bags. Cover and steep for 5 minutes. Discard tea bags. Stir in sugar and lemonade concentrate. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Serve over ice. If desired, garnish with lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

LEMON ICED TEA



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Lemon Iced Tea

Provided by Susan Quick

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 large lemons
1.25 cups sugar
2 cups fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish
6 black tea bags
0.5 cup fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Using a vegetable peeler, remove bright yellow peel from lemons. Combine lemon peel and sugar in a medium saucepan with 1/2 cup water and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Lower heat and simmer 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in mint. Cool to room temperature; strain.
  • Steep the tea bags in 4 cups of boiling water, covered, for 5 minutes. Then remove tea bags. Stir in syrup, lemon juice, 4 cups cold water, and ice cubes. Serve in tall glasses filled with ice and a few mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Sodium 5 mg, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SPIKED LEMONY ICED TEA



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Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     beverage

Time 8h20m

Yield 2 drinks

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 large lemons
4 tablespoons sugar
2 cups hot water
1 cup warm brewed black tea
3 ounces whiskey, such as Johnnie Walker Black Label

Steps:

  • Cut a few thin rounds of lemon and reserve for garnish. Zest 2 tablespoons of zest from the remaining lemons, then juice the lemons (you'll need 4 tablespoons of juice; reserve any additional juice for another use).
  • Make the ice cubes: Stir the lemon zest, 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of the sugar and the hot water in a heatproof liquid measuring cup. Pour the liquid into a standard ice cube tray and freeze.
  • Make the cocktail: In a mixer, shake together the tea, whiskey, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Shake and set aside for the sugar to melt.
  • Serve: Arrange a few ice cubes in 2 glasses. Add a couple of ice cubes to the mixer and shake. Pour half of the cocktail mix into each. If you like, run the edge of the glasses with the lemon slices. Garnish the glass with the slices.

STRAIGHTFORWARD LEMON ICED TEA



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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

4 cups boiled hot water
1 cup sugar
8 tea bags (Red Rose or any Orange Pekoe Tea)
1 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1 gallon jar

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



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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

3-1/2 teaspoons Crystal Light lemonade drink mix
4 cups cold water
8 cups water
8 individual decaffeinated tea bags
1 mint-flavored black tea bag
Ice cubes
Fresh mint leaves and lemon slices, optional

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:

  • Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have fresh lemon juice, you can use bottled lemon juice, but it won't be as flavorful.
  • Sweeten the tea to your taste. You can use sugar, honey, or another sweetener.
  • Chill the tea for at least 2 hours before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the tea over ice with a lemon slice and a sprig of mint.

Conclusion:

Lemon iced tea is a refreshing and flavorful drink that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your taste. Whether you like it sweet or tart, with or without mint, lemon iced tea is a delicious and refreshing way to enjoy your favorite beverage.

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