Description
A refreshing and aromatic iced tea combining black tea, zesty lemon, and subtle vanilla for a sophisticated twist on traditional iced tea. Perfect for hot summer days.
Ingredients
- 4 black tea bags (or 4 teaspoons of loose leaf black tea)
- 4 cups water
- 1/4 cup honey or sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the 4 cups of water to a boil. Once the water is boiling, remove it from the heat and add the black tea bags or loose leaf tea. Let the tea steep for about 5 minutes, or until it reaches your desired strength.
- After the tea has steeped, remove the tea bags (or strain out the loose leaf tea). Stir in the honey or sugar until fully dissolved. Let the tea cool for a few minutes.
- Once the tea has cooled slightly, stir in the vanilla extract and add the thinly sliced lemon. Give the tea a gentle stir to combine the flavors.
- Transfer the tea to the refrigerator and let it chill for at least 1-2 hours, or until it is cold.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled lemon vanilla black tea over the ice. Garnish with additional lemon slices or a sprig of mint, if desired.
Notes
- Sweeten to your taste, adjusting the amount of honey or sugar.
- For extra flavor, add fresh mint or basil leaves while the tea is cooling.
- This tea can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- For a lower-calorie version, substitute honey with a sugar substitute or stevia.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
