Homemade Iced Tea Recipe

As soon as the weather starts to warm up, my husband starts asking the same question: “Do we have any of your iced tea in the fridge?”

It’s become a bit of a seasonal ritual in our home, and to be honest, I look forward to it just as much as he does.

There’s something so simple, so satisfying, about a cold glass of homemade iced tea on a hot summer afternoon.

We always keep a big jug of it chilling in the fridge, ready to pour over ice whenever we need a pick-me-up. It’s great for entertaining too—guests love it, and I’ve even had friends ask for the “secret recipe.” The best part? It’s much healthier than sugary soft drinks, and you can control the sweetness to your liking.

Whether you’re making it for your family, a picnic, or just to sip quietly in the garden, this homemade iced tea brings a little joy to every glass. It’s a tradition in our house, and I hope it becomes one in yours too.

Homemade Iced Tea Recipe

Recipe by Stay at Home Mum

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Course: DrinksCuisine: AustraliansDifficulty: Easy

Servings

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6

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

5

minutes

Calories

50

kcal

Total time

15

minutes

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Ingredients

• 6 6 Tea Bags

• 1 cup 1Water-boiling

• 400 ml Lemon Cordial

• 2 litres Cold Water

Directions

• Seep the tea bags in boiling water for around 5 mins (you want a nice strong cup of tea).
• Put the cordial and tea in a 2L container and then fill until full with cold water.
• If you want to drink straight away, add ice cubes otherwise chill in the fridge.

Notes

• Homemade Iced Tea is not suitable to freeze.
• Try other flavoured cordials or add some green tea bags to your cup for an antioxidant kick.

Clare Whitfield Chief Editor

Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney, she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work.

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