Instant Iced Tea

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5 from 1 vote

Discover the ultimate refreshing drink: iced tea. It's quick, easy to make, and perfect for any occasion.

Prep Time5

Total Time7

Course: Drinks, Tea

Cuisine: American, Southern

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Servings:

Calories: 64kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

⅛ tsp baking soda (secret ingredient - for clarity & smoothness)
½ cup hot water (to infuse the tea)
1 black tea bag (or Earl Grey tea)
1 tbsp honey (or sugar) optional
½ cup chilled/cold water (to cool the tea)
1 cup ice cubes (to serve)
2 fresh lemon slices (for garnishing) optional

Instructions

Boiled water.
In an electric kettle or a pot, bring some water to a boil.
Steep the tea.
In a glass cup, combine the baking soda with boiling water and the tea bag. Cover it and leave for 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes, remove the tea bag.
Stir in the honey, and add chilled water to bring the tea to room temperature.
Serve the iced tea.
Serve the tea over ice cubes and enjoy it!
Garnish with a slice of fresh lemon or lime.

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Notes

Be creative with your iced tea.
You can incorporate different fruits, sweeteners, and herbs to make it customized to your taste.
Some of the best tea flavors include green tea, chamomile tea, and hibiscus tea.

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