Bumbling Iced Tea Recipe
Homemade iced tea is a simple and refreshing beverage that offers a delightful escape from the summer heat. Brew your favorite tea, sweeten to taste, and chill until frosty. Serve over ice for a cool and invigorating treat that's perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- 1 Tea
- 1 Pot
- 1 Spoon
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 4 tea bags black, green, or herbal, depending on preference
- Sweetener of choice optional, such as:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup agave nectar
- Ice cubes for serving
- Lemon slices mint leaves, or fruit wedges for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Boil 4 cups of water in a medium saucepan.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Add 4 tea bags to the hot water.
- Allow the tea bags to steep for approximately 5 minutes.
- If desired, stir in sweetener of your choice until fully dissolved.
- Let the tea cool down to room temperature.
- Transfer the tea to the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.
- Once sufficiently chilled, pour the iced tea into glasses filled with ice cubes.
- Garnish each glass with lemon slices or mint leaves, if desired.
- Enjoy your homemade iced tea as a refreshing beverage on a warm day!
Notes
- Cooling and Chilling - Allow the brewed tea to cool to room temperature before refrigerating it to chill. Chilling the tea for at least 1 hour ensures that it's thoroughly cold when served over ice.
- Garnish Suggestions - Elevate the presentation of your iced tea by garnishing each glass with lemon slices, mint leaves, or fruit wedges. These additions not only add visual appeal but also impart subtle flavors to the beverage.