Refreshing Lemon Tea Twist

This Refreshing Lemon Tea Twist is a perfect blend of black tea and fresh lemonade, sweetened to perfection with a homemade simple syrup. It's a classic combination that's both refreshing and satisfying. Serve it over ice for a delightful, thirst-quenching experience.

Refreshing Lemon Tea Twist

A classic blend of black tea and fresh lemonade, sweetened with homemade simple syrup for a refreshing and satisfying drink.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 7 mins
Total Time 12 mins

Ingredients

  • 2-3 black tea bags
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1-2 lemons)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups water, divided
  • Ice
  • Lemon wedge for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place 2-3 tea bags in a heat-safe pitcher.
  2. Boil 3/4 cup of water and pour it over the tea bags. Let the tea steep for 5 minutes.
  3. Remove the tea bags and allow the tea to cool.
  4. Juice the lemons and add the lemon juice to the cooling tea.
  5. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and 1/4 cup of water. Heat gently until the sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally.
  6. Once the sugar has dissolved, you have simple syrup. Add it to the tea mixture. Adjust sweetness by adding less than the whole cup if desired.
  7. Add the remaining 1 cup of water to the mixture. Taste and adjust, adding more water if needed.
  8. Refrigerate until completely cooled.
  9. Serve in a glass over ice, and garnish with a lemon wedge.