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Sparkling Cucumber Black Tea Refresher

Sparkling Cucumber Black Tea Refresher blends crisp cucumber with brisk black tea and a hint of lemon, lifted by bubbles for a clean, cooling sip. Light sweetness from simple syrup balances the tannins, making it bright and quenching without being heavy. Serve chilled over ice for picnics, brunches, or warm afternoons when you want something elegant and refreshing.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook5 mins
  • Serves5
  • DifficultyEasy
Sparkling Cucumber Black Tea Refresher
  1. 1

    Bring the water to a boil in a kettle.

  2. 2

    Pour the hot water into a pitcher.

  3. 3

    Stir in the sugar until it dissolves into a syrup.

  4. 4

    Add the tea bags and let them steep, about 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Fill 5 glasses with ice cubes.

  6. 6

    Add some cucumber slices to each glass.

  7. 7

    Fill the glasses three-quarters full with sparkling water.

  8. 8

    Divide the sweet tea evenly among the glasses.

  9. 9

    Squeeze some lemon juice into each drink and stir.

About This Recipe

Sparkling Cucumber Black Tea Refresher is a beverage recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 15 mins, serves 5, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Tea Bags, Cucumber, Lemon, and Sparkling Water. Each serving provides about 150.03 kcal.

Recipe Questions

What is Sparkling Cucumber Black Tea Refresher made of?
The main ingredients are Black Tea Bags, Cucumber, Lemon, Sparkling Water, Sugar. The full list of 6 is above.
How long does it take to make Sparkling Cucumber Black Tea Refresher?
About 15 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 150.03 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Sparkling Cucumber Black Tea Refresher easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 9 steps.

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