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Refreshing Lemon Vanilla Black Iced Tea

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A bright and soothing iced tea combining the zing of fresh lemon with the mellow sweetness of vanilla and robust black tea, perfect for hot summer days.

Ingredients

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  • 4 black tea bags (Assam or Darjeeling recommended)
  • 4 cups (950 ml) water
  • 2 medium fresh lemons (juice and thin slices for garnish)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tablespoons sweetener (granulated sugar, honey, or agave syrup)
  • Ice cubes
  • Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish
  • Optional: vanilla bean pod for richer vanilla flavor
  • Optional: club soda or sparkling water for a fizzy version

Instructions

  1. Boil 4 cups (950 ml) of fresh water in a kettle or pot, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Place 4 black tea bags into a large heatproof pitcher. Pour boiling water over the tea bags and steep for 5-7 minutes, avoiding over-steeping to prevent bitterness.
  3. Remove tea bags and stir in 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract while the tea is still warm.
  4. Add 2-3 tablespoons of your chosen sweetener to the warm tea. Taste and adjust sweetness as desired.
  5. Let the tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours or overnight for best flavor melding.
  6. While the tea chills, thinly slice one lemon for garnish and juice the other lemon.
  7. To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes, pour chilled tea over the ice, add 1-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice per glass, and garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint if desired.
  8. Stir gently and enjoy immediately.

Notes

Avoid over-steeping tea to prevent bitterness. Add vanilla extract while tea is warm for better incorporation. Adjust sweetness gradually. Freeze lemon slices in ice cubes to prevent dilution and add visual appeal. Chill tea fully before adding lemon juice to avoid cloudiness. For a sparkling version, add club soda or sparkling water just before serving.

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