Iced Tea Gallon Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener (Optional)
Flavoring (Optional)
Serving
Method
Prepare the Tea Base
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Brew Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove the pot from heat and add 8 black tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the pot and discard them.
Sweeten and Flavor (Optional)
- 4
Add Sweetener
If desired, add 1 cup of granulated sugar to the hot tea and stir until completely dissolved. You can also add 1 cup of fresh lemon juice for added flavor.
- 5
Incorporate Flavoring
If using, add 1 cup of fresh mint leaves or peach slices to the tea for an additional flavor boost.
Chill and Serve
- 6
Dilute with Water
Pour in 8 cups of cold water to the brewed tea mixture to dilute and chill it.
- 7
Refrigerate
Transfer the tea to a pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to cool completely.
- 8
Serve
When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice cubes (about 1 cup per glass) and pour the chilled iced tea over the ice. Garnish with extra mint leaves or peach slices if desired.
