Nantucket Iced Tea

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Ingredients

  • 10 tea bags, black tea
  • 4 cups water, at room temperature
  • 2 cups cranberry juice
  • 1/3-1/2 cup lime simple syrup (recipe follows)
  • 2 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 -3 pieces lime zest

Instructions

  1. In a (glass) serving pitcher, steep the tea in the water for 45 to 60 minutes.
  2. Remove tea bags and discard them.
  3. Stir in the cranberry juice and as much lime syrup as desired.
  4. Serve over ice in tall glasses.
  5. Garnish with a a lime slice, if desired.
  6. Lime Syrup: Combine 2 1/2 cups sugar with 1 cup of water in a small saucepan. Add a few strips of lime zest. Bring to a boil them simmer 5 to 8 minutes till slightly thickened. Remove from heat and cool. Remove and discard lime zest. Stir in 6 or 7 Tbs. of fresh, strained lime juice (and 2 or 3 drops of green food coloring, if desired).

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

40 kcal 2% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 0.7g 1% DV
Total Fat 0.2g
Carbs 10.4g 4% DV
Fiber 1.2g 4% DV
Sugar 2.8g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9.5mg
Potassium 102.5mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.5mcg
Vitamin C 19.9mg 22% DV
Calcium 16.5mg 1% DV
Iron 0.2mg 1% DV
Diet fit Keto-friendly Under 400 cal Low-fat

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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