Apple Iced Tea Recipe
This refreshing apple iced tea blends crisp apple slices with smooth black tea and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. It’s the perfect homemade drink for hot days—simple, delicious, and ready in minutes.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 52kcal
Cost: $4
Equipment
- 1 Medium saucepan For brewing the tea
- 1 Large glass pitcher To combine and chill the tea
- 1 Sharp knife For slicing apples thinly
- 1 Cutting board For apple preparation
- 1 Long stirring spoon To mix tea and apples
- 1 Fine-mesh strainer Optional; removes tea particles
- 4 Tall Glasses For serving over ice
- 1 Ice cube tray To freeze leftover apple tea cubes
Ingredients
- 4 cups water For brewing the tea
- 4 bags black tea Or 4 tablespoon loose leaf tea
- 2 large apples Honeycrisp or Gala, thinly sliced
- 2–3 tablespoon honey Or sweetener of choice
- 1 stick cinnamon Optional for warmth
- 4–5 leaves fresh mint Optional for freshness
- 1 whole lemon Sliced, optional
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice Optional for brightness
- 1 cup ice cubes For serving
Instructions
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil, then add tea bags and steep for 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in honey while tea is warm, then let cool for 15 minutes.
- Slice apples thinly and add half to a large pitcher.
- Pour cooled tea over apple slices, add optional ingredients, and stir.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to chill and infuse.
- Serve over ice with apple slices and mint for garnish.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 250g | Calories: 52kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.2mg