Classic Iced Black Tea
Clean, crisp iced black tea with gentle honey sweetness and a subtle touch of lemon aroma. Pure, refreshing, and timeless — classic iced tea done with restraint and precision.
Prep Time : 15 min
Cook Time : 5 min
Servings : 8
15 min
5 min
8
Ingredients
Black Tea Base
• 1.65 L water
• 5 black tea bags (Ceylon or light breakfast tea) — this one on Amazon
Flavoring
• 2–3 Tbsp mild honey, to taste — this one on Amazon
• 1 strip lemon peel (yellow part only, no white pith)
To Serve
• Ice
• Lemon slice or twist
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Directions
- Brew the Black Tea
Heat the water to 90–95°C (195–203°F).
Add the black tea bags and steep for 2½–3 minutes maximum.
Remove the tea bags without squeezing and let the tea cool to lukewarm. - Sweeten Lightly
While the tea is still warm, stir in 2 Tbsp honey until fully dissolved.
Taste and add up to 1 additional tablespoon only if needed.
Let the tea cool to room temperature. - Add Lemon Aroma
Add the strip of lemon peel to the cooled tea.
Let infuse for 5–10 minutes only, just until a light citrus aroma develops.
Remove the peel promptly to avoid bitterness. - Chill
Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until fully cold and clean in flavor. - Serve
Fill glasses with ice.
Pour over the chilled black iced tea and garnish with a lemon slice or twist if desired.
*Notes :
- Lemon is aromatic here, not acidic — never add lemon juice.
- Do not oversteep black tea; bitterness becomes harsh once chilled.
- Use mild honey so the tea remains the dominant flavor.
- Best consumed within 24 hours for a clean, classic profile.
Nutrition Facts
( per ~200 ml serving )
Calories
~35 kcal
Protein
0 g
Fat
0 g
Carbs
~8 g
Calories
~35 kcal
Protein
0 g
Fat
0 g
Carbs
~8 g
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Classic Iced Black Tea
Ingredients
Method
- Heat the water to 90–95°C (195–203°F). Add the black tea bags and steep for 2½–3 minutes maximum. Remove the tea bags without squeezing and let the tea cool to lukewarm.
- While the tea is still warm, stir in 2 Tbsp honey until fully dissolved. Taste and add up to 1 additional tablespoon only if needed. Let the tea cool to room temperature.
- Add the strip of lemon peel to the cooled tea. Let infuse for 5–10 minutes only, just until a light citrus aroma develops. Remove the peel promptly to avoid bitterness.
- Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until fully cold and clean in flavor.
- Fill glasses with ice. Pour over the chilled black iced tea and garnish with a lemon slice or twist if desired.
Notes
- Lemon is aromatic here, not acidic — never add lemon juice.
- Do not oversteep black tea; bitterness becomes harsh once chilled.
- Use mild honey so the tea remains the dominant flavor.
- Best consumed within 24 hours for a clean, classic profile.