Iced Green Tea
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This Iced Green Tea is such an easy recipe and so refreshing! With or without sweetener, it’s a delicious iced beverage that goes well with any meal or snack.
Green Iced Tea Recipe
A glass of this yummy Iced Green Tea is fabulous on a hot day. You can make single servings or easily prep a pitcher. It’s a great choice for a potluck since the mild green tea flavor is a crowd-pleaser. People can add sliced fruit or additional sweetener and make it their perfect glass of iced tea.
Other variations on this recipe? Try mixing with lemonade for a flavorful kick, berry juice for a sweet addition, or freeze for green tea pops. How refreshing! This simple recipe really goes the distance for entertaining and hosting.
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How To Make Iced Green Tea
Fill a kettle with 8 cups of water and set to boil.
Once the water is at a rolling boil (or an electric kettle registers 200 degrees), remove from heat and place 8 green tea bags inside. Use a spoon or heat-safe spatula to push the tea bags down in the kettle and ensure that they are submerged.
Steep tea for 15 minutes, then remove tea bags. At this point, if you choose to use sweetener, you would add it in now. Stir in 1 cup of sugar for 8 cups of water. You can also try artificial sweetener or honey to taste. Stir to incorporate into tea.
Next fill a glass with ice. Pour green tea over ice and add any lemon slices or garnishes to you wish to include.
Cooking Tips
- This recipe works on the stovetop with a traditional kettle or on a heat-safe countertop with an electric kettle (you may need a hot pan underneath as well)
- Once brewed, you can store this tea in the fridge or serve right away
- Optional add-ins: lemon slices, lemon juice, fruit garnish
Can You Make Green Tea With Cold Water?
Yes, you can absolutely make green tea by steeping the tea bags in cold water. This process will take longer than traditional steeping with hot water, however the tea is less bitter and has less caffeine when brewed in cold water.
What To Serve With Iced Green Tea
This refreshing beverage would taste amazing alongside a light lunch, such as an Artichoke Salad With Tomatoes And Canned Artichoke Hearts, Arugula Burrata Salad With Figs, or Broccoli Apple Salad.
If you’re serving Iced Green Tea at a gathering, you can also prep Raspberry Infused Flavored Water Recipe, Keto Sangria Recipe, or Instant Pot Peach Lemonade Recipe With Fresh Peaches so your guests have a couple refreshing options!
More Iced Beverages To Try
Iced Green Tea
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Ingredients
- 8 cups water
- 8 green tea bags
- 1 cup ice
- 4 slices lemon optional, for serving
Recommended Kitchen Tools (click the links below to see the items used to make this recipe)
- Tea Kettle Traditional or Electric
Instructions
- Fill a kettle with 8 cups of water and set to boil.
- Once the water is at a rolling boil (or an electric kettle registers 200 degrees), remove from heat and place 8 green tea bags inside. Use a spoon or heat-safe spatula to push the tea bags down in the kettle and ensure that they are submerged.
- Steep tea for 15 minutes, then remove tea bags. At this point, if you choose to use sweetener, you would add it in now. Stir in 1 cup of sugar for 8 cups of water. You can also try artificial sweetener or honey to taste. Stir to incorporate into tea.
- Next fill a glass with ice.
- Pour green tea over ice and add any lemon slices or garnishes to you wish to include.
Notes
- This recipe works on the stovetop with a traditional kettle or on a heat-safe countertop with an electric kettle (you may need a hot pan underneath as well)
- Once brewed, you can store this tea in the fridge or serve right away
- Optional add-ins: lemon slices, lemon juice, fruit garnish
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