Iced Tea Recipe

Time20m

Serves8

Sweetened or Unsweetened, Half Gallon

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Ingredients

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1
Boil Water
In a large pot or kettle, bring 8 cups of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat. Add 4 black tea bags to the hot water and steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer your tea.
3
Sweeten the Tea
After steeping, remove the tea bags. While the tea is still warm, stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until fully dissolved. For unsweetened iced tea, skip this step.
4
Cool the Tea
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature. You can speed up this process by placing it in the refrigerator.
5
Prepare to Serve
Once the tea is cooled, add 4 cups of ice cubes to a large pitcher.
6
Combine Tea and Ice
Pour the cooled tea over the ice in the pitcher, allowing it to chill even further.
7
Garnish and Serve
Serve the iced tea in glasses over additional ice, if desired. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves to taste.