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The recipe

Low Carb Iced Tea

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min
Servings
8 servings

Nutrition Facts

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Original author values. Recipe yield: 8 servings.

calories
2

2× the original author values. Recipe yield: 8 servings.

calories
4

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calories
6
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Ingredients

  • 6 tea bags black tea (or green/herbal) — use 6–8 bags for a strong base
  • 4 cups water — just-off-the-boil for steeping
  • 3 cups cold water — to dilute the concentrate
  • 2 tablespoons liquid keto sweetener — monk fruit, allulose, or liquid stevia; to taste
  • 1 lemon — thick slices for the pitcher, plus extra wedges for serving
  • 2 cups ice — plus more for serving; large cubes preferred
  • 6 sprigs fresh mint — optional, for aroma
  • 2 tea bags berry herbal tea — such as raspberry or mixed berry
  • 1 cup water — hot, for steeping berry tea
  • 1 teaspoon liquid keto sweetener — sweeten to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice — optional, to brighten the berry swirl
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract — optional, for softness
  • 6 slices cucumber — optional, for spa vibes
  • 1 lemon wheel or mint sprig — for garnish

Instructions

  1. Bring 4 cups of fresh water to a boil, then let it settle 30–60 seconds so it is just-off-the-boil.
  2. Add the tea bags to a heatproof pitcher, pour the hot water over, and steep 5 minutes for black tea, 3 minutes for green, or longer for herbal.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the liquid keto sweetener with a splash of the hot tea so it blends smoothly without grit.
  4. Remove tea bags and gently press them against the side of the pitcher to capture the last drops; do not wring to avoid bitterness.
  5. Stir in the dissolved sweetener, add 3 cups of cold water, lemon slices, and mint (if using). Add about 2 cups of ice to start chilling.
  6. In a separate cup, steep berry herbal tea bags in 1 cup hot water for 5–7 minutes until vivid ruby.
  7. Stir in 1 teaspoon liquid sweetener and lemon juice to taste while the berry tea is warm, then let cool.
  8. Let both base tea and berry infusion cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours.
  9. Fill glasses with fresh ice, pour the base tea, then slowly drizzle a tablespoon or two of the berry tea to create a swirl.
  10. Garnish with a lemon wheel, mint sprig, or cucumber slices if desired.
  11. Taste and adjust sweetness or lemon at the glass; add a drop more sweetener or a squeeze of lemon if needed.

Notes

Store iced tea in a sealed pitcher in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Keep lemon slices and herbs separate if storing longer than 24 hours to prevent bitterness. Store the berry swirl in a jar for up to 5 days. Serve over fresh ice; do not freeze. For a warm version, gently heat the base tea until just steaming and add fresh lemon after warming.

Source: https://simplersavory.com/low-carb-iced-tea/