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Iced Green Tea Recipe - How To Make Iced Tea With Green Tea Bags - Better Than Starbucks Iced Tea!

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Iced Green Tea

Cultural Context

Iced green tea has become a popular beverage in the United States, especially during warm months. It offers a refreshing alternative to sugary drinks while providing the health benefits associated with green tea, such as antioxidants. This drink is often enjoyed at social gatherings and is easily customizable with various fruits and herbs. Today, variations with different sweeteners or flavors are common, making it a versatile choice for many.

AmericanUSdrink
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
8 cups water
8 green tea bags
ice
lemon
sugar

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup provides a lower glycemic index alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia is a no-calorie sweetener, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

1

Boil 8 cups of water in an electric teapot or regular pot on the stove.

2

Once the water reaches a boil at 200 degrees Fahrenheit, remove it from heat.

3

Add 8 green tea bags to the boiling water, ensuring they are submerged.

4

Let the tea bags steep in the water for 15 minutes.

5

Remove the tea bags from the water.

6

Pour the tea into a pitcher or serve directly from the teapot.

7

Let the tea cool completely for best results, but pour over ice immediately for the video.

8

Serve the tea over ice in a glass, adding lemon slices and squeezing lemon juice into the tea if desired.

9

If sweetening, add sugar to the hot tea to dissolve well, using up to 1 cup of sugar for 8 cups of water, or use honey or artificial sweetener to taste.

Cooking Techniques

steeping

Equipment Needed

electric teapotregular potpitcherglasses

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegangluten-free

Also Known As

Chilled Green TeaGreen Tea Iced Beverage

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