Name: Classic Iced Tea
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 null tea bag (standard black tea); 1 tbsp sugar (optional); 1.5 null lemon (sliced); 1 litre water (boiling); 4 sprig fresh mint (for garnish); 1 handful ice cubes (for serving)

Instructions

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1

Add the tea bag (4), sugar (1 tbsp), and half the sliced lemon (1.5) to a large heatproof jug. Pour over water (1 litre) and stir.
2

Allow the mixture to steep for 5 minutes.
3

Discard the tea bags and lemon slices. Let the liquid cool to room temperature, then transfer to the fridge to chill thoroughly.
4

When serving, fill glasses with ice cubes (1 handful) and the remaining sliced lemon (0.75). Pour in the chilled tea and garnish with fresh mint (4 sprig).

Nutrition Facts

Per portion

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kcal

Protein (g)

Carbs (g)

Fat (g)

Macronutrients

Saturated Fat 0 g

Monounsaturated Fat 0 g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g

Fiber 1 g

Sugars 4 g

Micronutrients

iron

0mg

4% DV

sodium

3mg

1% DV

calcium

11mg

4% DV

potassium

54mg

6% DV

vitamin a

1mcg

0% DV

vitamin c

20mg

86% DV

vitamin k

0mcg

1% DV