How to Sweeten Iced Tea Without Sugar
Iced tea is a perfect summertime drink, and when it’s sweetened with sugar it gets even better. But for those of us who are watching our sugar intake, we need another way to sweeten our iced tea. Here are some great alternatives to sugar for sweetening your iced tea.
Honey
Honey is a natural sweetener and makes an excellent substitute for sugar. It dissolves easily in iced tea, and because it’s sweeter than sugar you can use less of it. Just add a tablespoon or two of honey to your pitcher of iced tea until you get the sweetness you desire.
Fresh Fruit
Fresh fruit can be a great way to sweeten iced tea without sugar. A few slices of fresh lemon or lime, a handful of fresh berries or a few slices of ripe peaches or apricots can all sweeten your tea and add flavor. Use this combination to get the flavor and sweetness levels you like.
Herbs and Spices
Herbs and spices can add a unique sweetness to your iced tea without adding any sugar. You can use fresh herbs or dried herbs, such as mint, basil, lavender, cinnamon and cardamom. You can also add a bit of nutmeg or ginger for an even more unique sweetness.
Mint Simple Syrup
Mint simple syrup is an easy way to sweeten your iced tea without added sugar. Just add equal parts water and sugar to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add a few sprigs of fresh mint and let the syrup cool. Strain and discard the mint leaves, and then add the syrup to your iced tea.
Fruit Concentrates
Fruit concentrates, such as cranberry or orange juice, can be a great way to sweeten your iced tea without adding any sugar. Just add a few tablespoons of concentrate to your tea and let the flavors meld. You can also add a bit of sparkling water or seltzer to give it an extra bubbly sweetness.
Using these alternatives to sugar can help you sweeten your iced tea without adding too much sugar. Try experimenting with different combinations to find the flavor and sweetness levels you like best.
Happy sipping!
