Half Gallon Of Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavoring Ingredients
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on your taste preference.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags and discard them.
Sweetening and Flavoring
- 4
- 5
Add Lemon Juice
Stir in 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice for added flavor.
- 6
Add Mint Leaves
Gently crush 10 fresh mint leaves and stir them into the tea for a refreshing taste.
Cooling and Serving
- 7
Cool the Tea
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then transfer it to a half-gallon pitcher.
- 8
Refrigerate
Refrigerate the tea for at least 2 hours to chill thoroughly.
- 9
Serve
Serve the tea over ice, garnishing with additional mint leaves or lemon slices if desired.