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Ingredients
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Beverages
Method
Beverages
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 16 cups of water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add the 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. If you like your tea stronger, you can leave them in a bit longer, but be careful not to let it become too bitter.
- 4
Cool Down
Let the tea cool to room temperature. If you're short on time, you can place the pot in an ice bath to speed up the cooling process.
- 5
Add Ice
Once the tea has cooled, fill a large pitcher with 4 cups of ice and pour the cooled tea over the ice.
- 6
Serve
Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves as desired. Serve chilled in glasses over additional ice if preferred.