Iced Tea
Iced Tea [Southern Charm Remix]
Refreshing sweet tea that captures southern tradition with natural sweeteners. This is liquid sunshine that makes any day feel like a porch-sitting afternoon.
Makes
Serves 8
Total Time
20 min
Ingredients
8 cups (1920ml) filtered water, divided
8 black tea bags or 4 tbsp (60ml) loose leaf tea
½ cup pure maple syrup
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
¼ cup fresh mint leaves
Ice for serving
Lemon slices and mint sprigs for garnish
Make it Good For The Gut (Optional)
Add 2 tablespoons kombucha starter or water kefir for probiotics.
Swap Options
Raw honey for maple syrup, green tea for black tea, add fresh herbs like basil.
Good To Know
Pure maple syrup dissolves easily in warm tea while providing minerals, and fresh mint adds natural cooling properties • Explore more recipes in our catalog.
steps
Step 1
Bring 4 cups (960ml) (960ml) water to boil in large saucepan.
Step 2
Remove from heat and add tea bags or loose tea. Steep 5-7 minutes.
Step 3
Remove tea bags or strain out loose tea.
Step 4
Stir in maple syrup while tea is still warm to dissolve completely.
Step 5
Add lemon juice and mint leaves.
Step 6
Add remaining 4 cups (960ml) cold water and refrigerate until chilled.
Step 7
Serve over ice with lemon slices and fresh mint.
Step 8
Store up to 5 days refrigerated.