Traditional And Healthy Tea For You
Crispy Summer Iced Black Tea with Lemon
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Beat the heat with this 10-minute homemade brew that's viral on TikTok!
🍋 Ingredients (Serves 4)
2 tbsp loose leaf black tea (Assam or Ceylon)
1 large lemon (organic preferred)
½ cup cane sugar (adjust to taste)
4 cups filtered water
Ice cubes (pro tip: freeze mint leaves in them!)
🍹 Step-by-Step Guide
1. Toast & Boost Flavor
👉 Why? Lightly toasting tea unlocks caramel notes!
In a dry pan, toast tea leaves over low heat 3 mins until fragrant (like popcorn)
2. Zest Before You Stress
Scrub lemon under hot water (removes wax)
Use peeler to remove zest (white pith = bitter)
Thinly slice remaining lemon
3. Smart Steeping
Boil water, add toasted tea → steep 4 mins (set timer!)
Remove tea leaves immediately → stir in sugar
4. Chill Like a Pro
Add lemon zest + ¾ slices to hot tea → cool 15 mins
Fish out zest (bitter if oversteeped)
Pour over ice-filled pitcher → top with fresh lemon slices
5. Serve Insta-Worthy
Mason jar + reusable straw
Garnish with:
🔹 Lemon wheel on rim
🔹 Sprig of mint
🔹 Optional splash of vodka for adults
Ice cubes (pro tip: freeze mint leaves in them!)
Pro Tips from Tea Sommeliers
Avoid Bitterness: Never squeeze lemon slices into hot tea (releases harsh oils)
Sugar Swap: Try ¼ cup honey + 1 tsp vanilla extract
Tea Hack: Use 2 black tea bags if no loose leaf
Try using our loose-leaf black tea to make.
