This Healthy Homemade Iced Tea recipe is a refreshing drink for summer! 3 ingredients, NO refined sugar or artificial sweeteners – Under 50 calories per serving!
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Homemade Iced Tea Recipe
I don’t know about you all, but I am absolutely THRILLED that we’re well into spring and summer is just around the corner. There’s almost nothing better than sitting outside on a warm day with a tall glass of something refreshing, and this Healthy Homemade Iced Tea is my first choice for a delicious summer drink. If you’re a fan of iced tea, you’re going to LOVE this recipe!
Sugar Free Iced tea
Conventional Iced Tea can be so high in calories and packed with unnecessary sugar and if you’re buying powdered iced tea from the grocery store you’ll know exactly what I mean. Making your own homemade iced tea is a great way to reduce your sugar intake and this Healthy Homemade Iced Tea contains no refined sugar at all, and no artificial sweeteners.
Using honey as a sweetener for summer drinks is a great way to add flavour with a hint of sweetness, without making them overly sugary. Honey is the best ingredient in this healthy iced tea recipe!
(For more summer drinks using honey as a sweetener, try my Healthy 3-Ingredient Lemonade!)
If you prefer a different natural sweetener, maple syrup and agave nectar also work well in this recipe.
Kitchen Items You’ll Need to Make this Healthy Homemade Iced tea Recipe
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You’ll also need a pitcher that’s heat-safe (you could also use a heat-safe bowl, a pot, or a large pyrex liquid measuring cup).
Ingredients for Healthy Homemade Iced Tea Recipe
- Black or Orange Pekoe Tea (any brand will do – Lipton, Red Rose, etc.)
- Fresh lemons
- Ice
- Honey, or your favourite vegan liquid sweetener like maple syrup or agave nectar (OR stevia, to make it low carb)
How to Make Healthy Homemade Iced Tea Recipe
Time needed:2 hours and 10 minutes
Follow these tips for the BEST homemade iced tea.
- Brew the tea first.
Add the tea bags to hot water in a pot or heat-safe pitcher.
- Sweeten the tea while it’s hot.
Add the honey and stir until it dissolves.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours.
Let the tea sit in the fridge to chill.
- Serve over ice.
Pour the iced tea into your favourite glasses over ice with a lemon slice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the healthiest kind of iced tea?
The healthiest kind of iced tea is homemade iced tea made without refined sugar.
Can iced tea be healthy?
Yes, iced tea can be a healthy drink if you make it yourself at home, either unsweetened or with a sweetener that’s refined sugar-free like honey or maple syrup.
Can you make iced tea from tea bags?
Yes, add the tea bags to hot water to brew the tea, dissolve the honey, then chill until ready to serve.
Is homemade iced tea good for you?
Homemade iced tea can be good for you, especially if it contains a limited amount of sugar or other sweetener.
Can I make this recipe ahead of time?
Yes! Simply store this iced tea in the fridge and serve over ice within 4-5 days.
Looking for more refreshing drinks for summer? TRY MY DAIRY-FREE MOCHA CARAMEL FRAPPUCCINO, OR THISSPARKLING PEACH MANGO REFRESHER!
We hope you love this homemade iced tea recipe as much as we do! Let us know in the comments below, what’s your favourite summer drink? We’d love to know!
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- Iced Caramel Latte
- Easy Fruity Party Punch
- Homemade Elderflower Syrup
- Healthy Homemade Frappuccino
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Healthy Iced Tea
This Healthy Iced Tea is a refreshing drink for summer! Only 3 ingredients, NO refined sugar, NO artificial sweeteners – under 50 calories!
5 from 9 votes
By Chrissie
Yield 6 servings
Prep 10 minutes mins
Chilling Time 2 hours hrs
Total 2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Recipe: Ingredients
- 8 cups boiling water
- 3 bags black tea use decaffeinated black tea if desired
- 1/4 cup liquid honey
- 4-6 lemon slices
- 4 cups ice cubes
Recipe: Instructions
Add the boiling water to a heat-safe jug or pitcher and drop in the tea bags. You could also use a pot if you don't have a large enough pitcher or jug.
Let steep for about 7 minutes.
Add the honey and lemon slices, and stir well until the honey dissolves.
Place the jug in the fridge for about 2 hours (or overnight). You can remove the tea bags after 1 hour if you wish, but leaving them in creates a stronger, more concentrated iced tea.
Before serving remove the tea bags and add the ice. Stir well and serve.
Recipe: Notes
If you prefer a weaker iced tea, feel free to remove the tea bags earlier.
For a stronger tea, leave the tea bags in the water in the fridge overnight and some more water (to taste) before serving. Leaving your tea bags in for long periods of time can sometimes leave the tea with a slightly bitter taste, but using high-quality tea can lessen this.
Feel free to substitute agave or maple syrup for the honey in this recipe, however honey provides a lot of flavour to this recipe so it’s the best choice.
Course: Drink, Drinks, picnic
Cuisine: American, Canadian, Healthy, Low Fat, North American, Summer
Keywords: Healthy Homemade Iced Tea, Healthy Iced Tea, Sugar Free Iced Tea
Recipe: Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Healthy Iced Tea
Amount Per Serving (2 cups)
Calories 43
% Daily Value*
Sodium 24mg1%
Potassium 7mg0%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Sugar 12g13%
Protein 1g2%
Calcium 14mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.
