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 flavour. Iced Lemon Tea Recipe is explained in this post 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 icecubes and lemon. Iced Lemon Tea is a bursty citrus flavour that makes you so refreshing within an instant. Here I have shared a basic simple Iced Tea recipe that you can alter it as per your taste and preference.
About Iced Lemon Tea
Iced Lemon Tea is a simple black tea with lemon juice and sugar. Iced Lemon Tea needs only very few ingredients tea powder, water, lemon juice and sugar. And ofcourse lots of icecubes to make it more chilled, and also to make it look sparkling too.
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 icecubes and lemon slices.
You can store the tea decoction in fridge for about 2 days and serve it with icecubes 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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Lemon Tea Ingredients
- Water
- Tea powder
- Lemon
- Sweetner
- Icecubes
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Iced Lemon Tea | Lemon Iced Tea
Iced Lemon Tea is a refreshing chilled drink made using tea powder, water, sugar and lemon. Lemon Tea is a zesty drink with a citrus flavour. Iced Lemon Tea Recipe is explained in this post with step by step pictures and video.
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 tsp tea powder
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup icecubes
- few lemon slices
Instructions
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First cut lemons. Use fresh juicy lemons.
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Extract juice using a lemon squeezer.
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Collect the juice and discard the remains. Set aside.
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To a sauce pan add 2 cups water.
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Add 2 tsp tea powder.
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Give a quick mix.
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Let it boil for 2-3 minutes.
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Boil well but not for too long just for 2-3 minutes is enough.
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Let it come to a rolling boil like this.
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Switch off.
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Set aside covered for few minutes.
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Now strain the tea decoction using a strainer.
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Discard the remains.
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Tea decoction is ready. Let the decoction become slightly warm.
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Add 1/4 cup sugar.
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Add 1/4 cup lemon juice.
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Mix it well.
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Now you can either chill it or serve it atonce along with icecubes.
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To a serving glass – add lots of icecubes along with lemon slices.
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Now pour the prepared tea.
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Give a quick mix.
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Serve chilled with straw.
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Iced Lemon Tea is ready!
Notes
- 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 tsp tea powder if your tea powder is too strong.
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.Add 2 tsp 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.
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 atonce along with icecubes.
19.To a serving glass – add lots of icecubes 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!
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 tsp tea powder if your tea powder is too strong.
Variations
- You can add 1 tsp grated ginger and first boil it in water then add tea powder and collow the rest of the steps – Your Iced Ginger Lemon Tea is ready!
- You can add a pinch of cinnamon for a great flavour.
- Add mint leaves for a minty flavour.
- Instead of lemon you can even add sweetlime juice to it for a different flavour.
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 flavour.
- Serve it lots of icecubes adn few lemon slices.
FAQS
1.What are the other alternates to lemon?
You can replace lime juice with sweetlime 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.
