Iced Sweet Tea with Loose Leaf Tea & Honey

Ingredients

2 tablespoons loose leaf black tea (Assam, Ceylon, or your favorite)

4 cups hot water (about 200°F / 93°C)

½ cup honey (adjust to taste)

2 cups cold water (for dilution)

Ice

Optional: lemon slices, fresh mint

Instructions:

Brew the tea:

Steep the loose leaf tea in hot water for 5–7 minutes.

Sweeten while warm:

Remove the tea leaves and stir in the honey while the tea is still warm. Honey dissolves best in warm liquid.

Dilute and chill:

Add 2 cups cold water to the sweetened tea to balance strength. Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until cold.

Serve over ice:

Pour over ice cubes in glasses, garnish with lemon or mint if you like.

Tips:

If you want a stronger honey flavor, add a little extra honey after chilling.

For a floral twist, try a mild honey like clover or orange blossom.

Avoid adding honey directly to cold tea—it won’t dissolve well.