When the heat rises, nothing is more refreshing than a chilled glass of Iced Lemon Tea. With its perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and mildly bitter flavors, this tea is an instant pick-me-up for hot summer days. Whether you're lounging at home or hosting a party, this drink is quick to make and always a crowd-pleaser!
Lemon iced tea is not just a drink — it’s a refreshing and revitalizing summer essential. The combination of cooling black tea, zesty lemon, and just the right amount of sweetness makes it a perfect alternative to sugary sodas.
The citrusy tang of lemon enhances the tea’s flavor while providing a boost of vitamin C, making it both delicious and nourishing.
In cities like Chennai where the summers are long and intense, hydrating beverages are a must—and iced lemon tea is a go-to. It’s light, flavourful, and can be whipped up quickly.
You’ll often see it served in roadside juice shops and cafés alike, especially when the heat becomes relentless. It's refreshing, energising, and has just the right amount of zing to perk you up.
Lemon tea has its roots in both eastern and western traditions—used as a warming brew in colder months and transformed into a chilled version as iced tea in warmer climates.
When cooled and sweetened, it becomes a perfect afternoon refresher or a healthier alternative to sugary colas.
Lemon isn’t just for taste—it brings numerous health benefits to your iced tea
Start by making your sugar syrup. Just take some water in a saucepan, drop in sugar and a bit of lemon peel for that fragrant citrus kick. Boil it gently till the sugar dissolves completely, then let it cool. 💡 Pro Tip: Add a few fresh mint leaves once the heat’s off—they infuse beautifully while it cools down.
Meanwhile, brew your tea. Use loose black tea or granules, boil it in water until it reaches that perfect amber colour and smells rich and earthy. Strain it and let it cool too.
Now, just mix it all up. Pour your syrup into the brewed tea, add a good squeeze of lemon juice, and stir it well. Taste it—adjust sweetness or tang as per your liking.
To serve, fill a glass with ice cubes, lemon slices, and mint. Pour in the lemon tea, and you’ve got yourself a glass of sunshine.
Serve chilled in tall glasses with plenty of ice, garnished with fresh mint leaves and thin lemon slices. It also works great in a mason jar or a glass bottle for a picnic.
It’s a versatile drink that works with most light, summery foods.
Pour the cooled iced tea into an insulated flask or bottle to keep it chilled for hours. If packing in lunchboxes, store the lemon slices and mint separately and add them just before drinking so they stay fresh and bright.
Planning a summer get-together? Brew the tea and prepare the sugar syrup in advance (you can even make both in bulk). Keep the mixture chilled in the fridge.
At serving time, just mix, garnish, and pour over ice. You can also create a DIY iced tea bar where guests can add their own lemon, mint, or even fruit slices for fun variations.
Lemon Iced Tea is more than just a drink—it’s a cool escape in a glass. Make it, sip it, share it—and keep the heat at bay in the most delicious way possible.
A refreshing summer cooler made with black tea, lemon juice, and sugar syrup—served chilled over ice with mint and lemon slices. Perfectly tangy, mildly sweet, and incredibly hydrating!
Rinse the lemon thoroughly under running water
Cut the lemon and squeeze out the juice. Strain to remove pulp and seeds.Take water in a saucepan and heat it.
Turn off the stove and add mint sprigs.
Strain and Add prepared sugar syrup into the black tea and mix it well.
Place ice cubes, lemon slices, and mint leaves in a glass.
Pour the cooled lemon tea into the glass and serve chilled.Servings 2
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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