Iced Tea, Lemonade Recipe
Ice, cups, sweeteners (serves 12-16)
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Ingredients
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Beverage Base
Serving
Method
Beverage Preparation
- 1
Brew the Tea
In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat and add 6 black tea bags. Let the tea steep for 5-7 minutes.
- 2
Sweeten the Tea
After steeping, remove the tea bags and stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until fully dissolved. If you prefer a sweeter tea, you can adjust the amount of sugar to taste.
- 3
Cool the Tea
Add 4 cups of cold water to the sweetened tea to dilute. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
- 4
Add Lemon Juice
Once the tea is chilled, stir in 1 cup of lemon juice. Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness with additional sweeteners if desired.
Serving Preparation
- 5
Prepare Ice and Garnish
In a large pitcher or beverage dispenser, add 12 cups of ice cubes. Optionally, prepare lemon slices and fresh mint leaves for garnish.
- 6
Combine and Serve
Pour the chilled tea and lemonade mixture over the ice. Garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves. Serve immediately and enjoy!