Lemon Myrtle Iced Tea 5L Batch

Refreshing, lightly citrusy, and made to keep you cool in the Pilbara heat- this one’s a staple in our camp cooler.

Ingredients:

• 8 black tea bags

• 1 tbsp dried lemon myrtle leaves

• 1.5–2 cups sugar (adjust to taste)

• 5L total water

• Optional: lemon slices or fresh mint for garnish

 Method:

1. Boil 2L of water.

2. Steep tea bags and lemon myrtle leaves for 10 minutes.

3. Remove tea bags and strain out the leaves.

4. Stir in sugar while the tea is still warm.

5. Add 3L cold water to top up to 5L total.

6. Let it cool, then chill in a fridge or esky.

7. Serve over ice. Garnish with lemon or mint if you’re feeling fancy.

Notes:

Contains caffeine. 

[Download the printable recipe PDF here]