Iced Lemon Tea Benefits You Never Knew: Boost Energy & Beat the Heat This Summer!

If you are looking for a homemade drink that could quench your thirst in summer. And if you’re not a big fan of the sodas drinks that are available in the market, then Iced Lemon Tea is just the drink you need.

The best thing I like about this drink is how easy it is to make at home and it requires only a few ingredients. Also you don’t need to be an expert, all you need is the right ingredients that you can easily find in the local market.

In this blog you will learn how to make Iced lemon tea at home. Not only you will enjoy it as well as your family too.

Iced Lemon Tea Ingredients

Here is what you need to make Iced Lemon Tea:

• 4–6 tea bags or Big Tea Packet if making in large quantity (black or green tea)
• Lemon Juice extracted from 2-3 large lemons with lemon slices 
• 4 cups of filtered water
• ¼ cup sugar or honey (adjust according to your taste needs)
• Ice cubes
• Optional: Fresh Mint, Grated Ginger, or a pinch of Salt.

Pro Tip: Freshly squeezed lemon juice is better than packet juice.

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How to Make Iced Lemon Tea at Home

Follow this instructions for how to make lemon ice tea step by step:

1. Brew The Tea

Start with boiling 4 cups of water in a Saucepan. Now add your favourite 5-6  T webs of green or black tea.  You can also  Add raw tea from the packet, add according to your need.

Note: The longer you boil the tea the more bitter it becomes. Also if you are not using tea bags then  Do not forget to train your tea.

2. Add Sugar (Honey is optional)

In the saucepan add 1/4 cup of sugar and stir it well while the tea is still hot.  Taste the tea with a spoon and adjust the fitness poverty as you may like.  If you want to add more sugar in the tea I recommend you to add it after the tea has brewed.  This will save you from over Sweeten of the tea.

3. Now add your Lemon Juice

You can directly squeeze the lemons into the brewed tea, or you can add after measuring right up to ½  of a cup. 

4. Let the Iced Lemon Tea mixture cool itself

Do not rush, and let the tea cool itself to room temperature.  Now refrigerate the tea for about 1-2 hours.

 Note: Do not add ice over the hot tea mixture, let it cool  itself in the refrigerator

5. Time to assemble your Iced Lemon Tea

In transparent glasses filled with ice, pour the refrigerated Iced Lemon Tea and garnish it with lemon slices mint or ginger slice.

Iced Lemon Tea Benefits

Here are some benefits of drinking Iced lemon Tea over any sugary or caffeinated soda drinks that are available in the market.

1.  And instant source of hydration

The perfect combination of water and electrolytes from Lemons and mild caffeine from tea, makes it the most perfect natural and homemade drink to keep your body hydrated in the summer.

2. Source of Vitamin C

One glass of chilled tea has about 20-30% of your daily vitamin C needs; which strengthen your immunity and promote healthy skin.

3. Antioxidant Powerhouse

Either you are using black tea or a green tea bag. The tea has a substance known as polyphenols that fights free radicals. 

4. Helps you with digestion

The acidic nature of lemon juice is known for improving digestion as well as curing an upset stomach. Hence, you can enjoy this chilled drink after a heavy meal.

5. A Low Calorie Beverage

Iced lemon tea has just about 30 to 50 calories per glass (with honey). Which is much better than any other sugar or caffeinated sodas drink. Hence you can enjoy the drink without any health risks.

6. Gives you a Skin Glow

A study has shown that drinks rich in vitamin C boost collagen production in your body.  And the antioxidants in tea reduce inflammation. 

Which Tea is best for Iced Lemon Tea?

Well, there is no restriction of what company’s Tea bag you use. The main difference come to:

Black Tea: This is a classic choice of many individuals’ households, including mine.

Green Tea:  This is a lighter version of the black tea. People usually just consume it with less sugar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Conclusion: Have a Sip, Chill and Enjoy

The best way to enjoy Iced Lemon Tea is with the people around you. Share your happiness with others on summer social gathering or picnics. 

This drink is not just some summer hack but it should create an opportunity to keep yourself away from high caffeinated and sugary drinks.

Very well, have a happy Summer Vacation.

Do tell us in the comments how was your experience making this healthy drink and what were the people’s responses.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not endorse products or guarantee outcomes. Consult a healthcare professional for dietary advice. As results may vary.