Description
Cool off with a refreshing glass of Lemon Vanilla Black Tea Iced Tea. This delightful beverage combines the bold flavors of black tea with the tangy brightness of lemon and the sweet aroma of vanilla, creating a perfect drink for hot summer days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups
- 4
- 1/2 cup
- 1/4 cup
- 1 teaspoon
- As needed
- As needed
Water
Black tea bags
Lemon juice
Honey or sugar
Vanilla extract
Lemon slices for garnish
Ice for serving
Instructions
- Boil Water: Bring 4 cups of water to a gentle boil in a medium saucepan.
- Steep Tea: Remove from heat and add the black tea bags. Let steep for 5–7 minutes.
- Add Flavor: Remove tea bags, then stir in lemon juice, honey or sugar, and vanilla extract until dissolved.
- Cool and Chill: Let tea cool, transfer to a pitcher, refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Serve: Serve over ice with lemon slices for garnish.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add lemon zest while steeping and strain before chilling.
- You can substitute maple syrup or agave for the sweetener.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
