Iced Tea
Make a refreshing pitcher of Iced Tea with black tea and optional sugar. Perfect for summer gatherings. Serve over ice!
Ingredients
- 6 bags black tea
- 1/3 cup sugar optional, adjust to taste
- 8 cups water divided
Instructions
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from heat and add the tea bags. Let them steep for 10 minutes.
- Take out the tea bags. If you like sweet tea, stir in the sugar while the tea is still hot until it's dissolved.
- Pour the remaining 4 cups of water into the tea. Refrigerate until fully chilled, which takes about an hour.
- Serve over ice with lemon slices and fresh mint, if you like.