Tea Recipe

Time30m

Serves16

By the Gallon.

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Ingredients

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1
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring 16 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
2
Steep the Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove the pot from heat and add 8 black tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for 10-15 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the pot, ensuring to squeeze out any excess liquid back into the pot.

4
Add Sweetener
If desired, add 1 cup of granulated sugar or 0.5 cup of honey to the hot tea. Stir well until fully dissolved.

5
Add Flavorings
For added flavor, stir in 0.5 cup of fresh lemon juice and/or 1 cup of mint leaves into the brewed tea.

6
Cool the Tea
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until cold.
7
Serve
Serve the tea over ice in a glass. Optionally garnish with lemon slices or mint leaves.