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Perfect Iced Tea Lemonade

Sweet-tart homemade iced tea lemonade with fresh lemon and honey.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings (about 2 quarts)

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups brewed black tea 6 tea bags, chilled
  • 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice about 4 lemons
  • 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup, agave, or your sweetener of choice
  • 3 cups cold water or sparkling water
  • Ice cubes
  • Lemon slices + fresh mint for garnish optional

Instructions
 

  • Brew your black tea and let it chill. I usually make a few tea bags in the morning and pop them in the fridge.
  • Squeeze fresh lemons.
  • In a big pitcher, combine chilled tea and lemon juice, then stir in your honey until it dissolves.
  • Add cold still or sparkling water to taste.
  • Pour over glasses of ice and garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint (or basil).

Notes

Adjust the honey and lemon to taste.