Healthy Homemade Iced Tea - The Busy Baker (2024)

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!

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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.

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Kitchen Items You’ll Need to Make this Healthy Homemade Iced tea Recipe

Mason jars are my favourite kitchen tool to have on hand for serving recipes like this Healthy Homemade Iced Tea. They’re so cute, they’re the perfect size for your favourite drinks, and they’re dishwasher-safe. Get my favourite go-to Mason jars HERE (affiliate link).

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)
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How to Make Healthy Homemade Iced Tea Recipe

Time needed:2 hours and 10 minutes

Follow these tips for the BEST homemade iced tea.

  1. Brew the tea first.

    Add the tea bags to hot water in a pot or heat-safe pitcher.

  2. Sweeten the tea while it’s hot.

    Add the honey and stir until it dissolves.

  3. Refrigerate for 2 hours.

    Let the tea sit in the fridge to chill.

  4. Serve over ice.

    Pour the iced tea into your favourite glasses over ice with a lemon slice.

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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!

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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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Looking for more delicious recipes like this? You’ll love these:

  • Healthy Grapefruit Soda
  • Pumpkin Spice Iced Latte
  • Iced Vanilla Latte
  • Peach Tea
  • 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!

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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.

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FAQs

What is the answer to the ice tea riddle? ›

Riddle Answer:

The poison was in the ice. Jennifer drank her iced tea too quickly for the ice to melt.

Why do you put baking soda in iced tea? ›

Once you've brewed your ice-tea a dash of baking soda helps to neutralize the tannin content, offering a smoother taste, and reducing that murky appearance. The tannin content is high in black tea and green tea, so be sure to add baking soda if you're using these types of tea.

What is the best tea to make iced tea? ›

Black tea is commonly used for iced tea, but white tea, green tea, and oolong tea also work particularly well over ice without losing flavor integrity or aroma. Some herbal teas - particularly fruit and hibiscus blends - are very refreshing iced.

How do restaurants make their quality iced tea? ›

Restaurants use a variety of tea brands to make their signature iced teas. Some brew it themselves with bagged, loose leaf or powdered teas while others use tea concentrate, while still more use ready-serve tea.

Does adding baking soda to tea burn fat? ›

There is no scientific evidence that baking soda is effective for weight loss. In fact, there are many potentially dangerous side effects of ingesting baking soda in large amounts on its own or with water. People should only consume baking soda by itself if a healthcare professional recommends it.

How much baking soda do I put in a cup of tea? ›

The secret to the clearest, smoothest glass of sweet tea is just a pinch of baking soda. And when we say "a pinch," we mean it. Our best-ever recipe calls for just 1/8 teaspoon of the stuff.

Does homemade iced tea need to be refrigerated? ›

Room temperature is ideal for bacteria growth, so it's best to avoid leaving brewed tea out for more than a few hours. If you do accidentally leave your tea out, you can still enjoy it if it's been less than four hours. Just be sure to store it in the fridge as soon as possible.

What is iced tea with milk called? ›

The term milk tea is used for both hot and cold drinks that can be combined with various kinds of milks and a variety of spices.

How do you make iced tea taste better? ›

Fruit juices, chopped frozen fruit and fruit purees are great natural sweeteners. White grape and pomegranate juices are great with both black and green tea and make a delicious, refreshing iced tea. If you use purees or chopped fruit, strain the tea before serving to remove the solids.

How many tea bags to make a gallon of iced tea? ›

Ways to make 1 Gallon of iced tea:

For 1 gallon, boil 1 quart water (32 ounces or 4 cups). Remove from heat and pour over 1 Luzianne Gallon Size Iced Tea bag (or 4 Family Size or 16 Individual Cup Iced Tea bags). Brew 3-5 minutes and sweeten to taste.

What does Mcdonald's use to sweeten their iced tea? ›

Ingredients: Medium Invert Sugar, Water.

What is the answer to the house made of ice? ›

Answer. An igloo is a shelter built from snow and ice. Not all the people of the Arctic built igloos. The Inuit people of Northern Canada built them.

What is the answer to I give milk and have a horn but I'm not a cow? ›

Expert-Verified Answer

The answer to the riddle is a bull, as they also give milk and have horns. The answer to this riddle is a bull. While cows also give milk, the mention of a horn points to a bull, as they are known to have horns. Bulls are male cattle and can be distinguished from cows by their horns.

What is the answer to the world's hardest riddle I turn polar bears white? ›

The correct answer to I turn polar bears white riddle is 'Time'.

What is found once in tea twice in coffee but not in milk? ›

The Answer is e. It comes one time in tea and two times in coffee so the letter is e (or) this is the only letter repeated in both the words.

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