Iced Lemon Tea | Lemon Iced Tea

Iced Lemon Tea is a refreshing chilled drink made using tea powder, water, sugar and lemon. Iced Lemon Tea is a zesty drink with a citrus flavor. Learn to make perfect Iced Lemon Tea here with step by step pictures and video.

Iced Lemon tea is perfect as a summer drink or even for parties. What better way to enjoy summer than a cup of freshly made black tea with sparkling ice cubes and lemon. Iced Lemon Tea is a burst of citrus flavor that makes you so refreshing instantly. Here I have shared a basic simple Iced Tea recipe that you can alter it as per your taste and preference.

What is Iced Lemon Tea?

Iced Lemon Tea is a simple black tea with lemon juice and sugar served with lots of ice cubes. Iced Lemon Tea needs only very few ingredients tea powder, water, lemon juice, sugar and of course lots of ice cubes to make it more chilled, and also to make it look sparkling too.

This is a no fail recipe that can made in just 10 minutes. Iced Lemon Tea is so refreshing especially during summer. It is not only delicious but very easy to prepare at home. This is one of the perfect drinks for summer.

Lemon Tea is made by first boiling water, tea powder and making a decoction. Then strain it discard the remains. Add sugar and lemon juice to collected tea decoction, mix it well. Serve with lots of ice cubes and lemon slices.

You can store the tea decoction in fridge for about 2 days and serve it with ice cubes as and when needed. Iced Lemon Tea is perfect to serve during parties, get together or even summer picnics. You can make so many variations with this basic Iced Tea, as it is endlessly versatile.

With no much effort you can make this super chilled Iced Tea in just 15 mins. Do try this refreshing Iced Lemon Tea and enjoy!

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Iced Lemon Tea Video

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Lemon Tea Ingredients

• Water – Use regular drinking water chilled.
• Tea powder – Use good quality tea powder as it is the main flavoring in this tea.
• Lemon – Cut and use fresh lemon while squeezing.
• Sweetener – I have used white sugar. You can also use brown sugar.
• Ice cubes – Use lots of ice cubes.

Lemon Tea Recipe Step by Step

1.First cut lemons. Use fresh juicy lemons.

2.Extract juice using a lemon squeezer.

3.Collect the juice and discard the remains. Set aside.

4.To a sauce pan add 2 cups water.

5.When it starts to boil, add 2 teaspoon tea powder.

6.Give a quick mix.

7.Let it boil for 2-3 minutes.

8.Boil well but not for too long just for 2-3 minutes is enough.

9.Let it come to a rolling boil like this.

10.Switch off.

11.Set aside covered for few minutes.

12.Now strain the tea decoction using a strainer.

13.Discard the remains in the strainer.

14.Tea decoction is ready. Let the decoction become slightly warm.

15.Add 1/4 cup sugar.

16.Add 1/4 cup lemon juice.

17.Mix it well.

18.Now you can either chill it or serve it at once along with ice cubes.

19.To a serving glass – add lots of ice cubes along with lemon slices.

20.Now pour the prepared tea.

21.Give a quick mix.

22.Serve chilled with straw.

Iced Lemon Tea is ready!

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Expert Tips

• Do not boil tea for more time after tea powder is added else it will become strong and bitter.
• Also do not add lemon juice when the tea is hot it may become bitter.
• Add sugar as per your taste.
• If you like your decoction to be strong then add more tea. If you want it mild then add 3/4 cup prepared tea and add 1/4 cup water to it but in that case add little more sugar.
• Add just 1 and 1/2 teaspoon tea powder if your tea powder is too strong.

Variations

• You can add 1 teaspoon grated ginger and first boil it in water then add tea powder and follow the rest of the steps – Your Iced Ginger Lemon Tea is ready!
• You can add a pinch of cinnamon for a great flavor.
• Add mint leaves for a minty flavor.
• Instead of lemon you can even add sweet lime juice to it for a different flavor.

Serving & Storing Suggestion

• You can Lemon Tea anytime of the day but restrict to maximum 2 times a day.
• I would recommend to make it fresh and consume for best flavor.
• Serve it lots of ice cubes and few lemon slices.

FAQS

1.What are the other alternates to lemon?

You can replace lime juice with sweet lime juice or orange juice etc.

2.What is the shelf life of Iced Lemon Tea?

Iced Lemon Tea keeps well for 2 days in fridge. However tastes best when made and consumed fresh.

3.Can I replace white sugar?

Yes you can replace white sugar with cane sugar or brown sugar. You can also add honey replacing white sugar.

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