Description
A refreshing iced tea infused with lemon and vanilla flavors, perfect for hot days.
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 4 black tea bags
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices and fresh mint for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups of water to a boil.
- Once boiling, remove from heat and add the black tea bags. Steep for 5 minutes.
- After steeping, remove the tea bags and stir in the granulated sugar until dissolved.
- Add the fresh lemon juice and vanilla extract to the sweetened tea, mixing well.
- Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill.
- Serve over ice cubes and garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint if desired.
Notes
- For a sugar-free version, substitute granulated sugar with a sugar alternative like stevia or erythritol.
- Experiment with different types of tea, such as green tea or herbal tea, for unique flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Iced
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg