This honey-lemon iced tea steeps black tea with fresh lemon juice and honey for a naturally sweet, refreshing drink ready in 10 minutes. This is what summer tastes like when you actually have five minutes and a pitcher. No mystery ingredients, no weird aftertaste, just tea and lemon being their best selves. Pour a glass next to our lemon poppy seed muffins for breakfast.
Quick answer: A naturally sweet iced tea made with brewed tea, fresh lemon juice, and honey. Ready in 10 minutes (if using chilled water), serves 2 to 3, and beats any bottled drink by a mile.
Pour the cold water into a pitcher and add the tea bags. Let steep for 4 to 5 minutes until the tea reaches your desired strength. Remove the tea bags.
While the tea is still slightly warm, stir in the honey until fully dissolved.
Add the fresh lemon juice and stir. Refrigerate if you have time, or serve immediately over ice with lemon slices.
If you start with hot water, steep the tea for 3 to 4 minutes, then either chill the tea quickly in an ice bath or pour it over ice. Add honey while warm and lemon juice after cooling.
Black tea is classic, but green tea or white tea make lighter, more delicate versions. Avoid herbal teas unless you specifically want that flavor profile.
Absolutely. This recipe scales easily. Multiply by however many servings you need and store the finished tea in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
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